Serving 17 students in grades 9-12, Mary Ryan Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Mary Ryan Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Mary Ryan Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Mary Ryan Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
23%
11%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary Ryan Academy?
The graduation rate of Mary Ryan Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mary Ryan Academy?
17 students attend Mary Ryan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mary Ryan Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Ryan Academy?
Mary Ryan Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Ryan Academy offer ?
Mary Ryan Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Ryan Academy part of?
Mary Ryan Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Ryan Academy located?
Mary Ryan Academy is located in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 8 other public schools located in Newburg.
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