Spectrum Care Academy serves 5 students in grades 2-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 2-9
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Care Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spectrum Care Academy's student population of 5 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spectrum Care Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
20%
11%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spectrum Care Academy?
5 students attend Spectrum Care Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spectrum Care Academy students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Care Academy?
Spectrum Care Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spectrum Care Academy offer ?
Spectrum Care Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spectrum Care Academy part of?
Spectrum Care Academy is part of Hardin County School District.
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