Serving 65 students in grades 6-12, Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 65 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy's ranking?
Success Academy is ranked #1180 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
65 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Success Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Glasgow Independent School District.
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