Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Bluegrass Challenge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Bluegrass Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
14%
11%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)11-19%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
93%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluegrass Challenge Academy's ranking?
Bluegrass Challenge Academy is ranked #730 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluegrass Challenge Academy?
The graduation rate of Bluegrass Challenge Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bluegrass Challenge Academy?
62 students attend Bluegrass Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bluegrass Challenge Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Bluegrass Challenge Academy offer ?
Bluegrass Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bluegrass Challenge Academy part of?
Bluegrass Challenge Academy is part of Eminence Independent School District.
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