Serving 31 students in grades 7-12, Rockcastle Academy 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 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Rockcastle Academy 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 Academy For Academic Achievement is 0.06, 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.
What is Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement's ranking?
Rockcastle Academy 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 Academy For Academic Achievement?
The graduation rate of Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement?
31 students attend Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement?
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement offer ?
Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockcastle Academy For Academic Achievement part of?
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