955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Rating
:
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (606) 256-3846
Serving 23 students in grades 6-12,Rockcastle For Academic Achievement ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KY)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement's student population of 23 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockcastle For Academic Achievement is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.00
0.44
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockcastle County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockcastle For Academic Achievement's ranking?
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement is ranked #298 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockcastle For Academic Achievement?
The graduation rate of Rockcastle For Academic Achievement is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockcastle For Academic Achievement?
23 students attend Rockcastle For Academic Achievement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rockcastle For Academic Achievement students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockcastle For Academic Achievement?
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockcastle For Academic Achievement offer ?
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockcastle For Academic Achievement part of?
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement is part of Rockcastle County School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rockcastle For Academic Achievement is Rockcastle County Area Technology Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rockcastle County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Rockcastle County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 623 students - miles 945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-5118
-
6-8
623
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 621 students 0.4 miles 530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
0.4
PK-5
621
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Grades: 8-12 0.9 miles 1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
0.9
8-12
n/a
Brodhead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 419 students 5.1 miles 27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
5.1
PK-5
419
Rockcastle County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 826 students 5.9 miles 1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
5.9
9-12
826
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