Serving 168 students in grades 6-12, Accel 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Accel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Accel Academy's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Accel Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Accel Academy is 0.38, which is less 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
#707 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accel Academy's ranking?
Accel Academy is ranked #707 out of 1,250 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Accel Academy?
The graduation rate of Accel Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Accel Academy?
168 students attend Accel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Accel Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Accel Academy?
Accel Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Accel Academy offer ?
Accel Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Accel Academy part of?
Accel Academy is part of Boone County School District.
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