Serving 147 students in grades 7-12, Colonel 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% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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
Colonel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Colonel Academy's student population of 147 students has grown by 219% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Colonel 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 Colonel Academy is 0.06, 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
#1202 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
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
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Academy's ranking?
Colonel Academy is ranked #1202 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% 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 Colonel Academy?
The graduation rate of Colonel Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colonel Academy?
147 students attend Colonel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Colonel Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Colonel Academy offer ?
Colonel Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Colonel Academy part of?
Colonel Academy is part of Whitley County School District.
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