Success Academy

Summary:

Success Academy is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Glasgow Independent School District in Glasgow, Kentucky, with 73 students. The school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools in recent years and receiving low 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Success Academy significantly underperforms the state and Glasgow Independent district averages on standardized tests like the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA). For example, in 2023-2024, only 19% of Success Academy's 11th graders were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 45% for the Glasgow Independent district and 44% statewide. The school's performance is particularly weak in math, with only 9% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT Math, compared to 31% for the district and 30% statewide. Success Academy's four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was also lower than the nearby Glasgow High School.

The performance of Success Academy stands in stark contrast to the nearby traditional high schools, such as Glasgow High School and Barren County High School, which generally perform at or above the state averages on academic measures. This suggests that the virtual and alternative nature of Success Academy may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, despite serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Success Academy.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141

(270) 651-8801

District: Glasgow Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 65.0

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Hispanic:

26.2%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Success Academy ranks worse than 84.5% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Success Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (26.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Glasgow Independent School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Success Academy is 65, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Glasgow Independent School District! (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Success Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy 245^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Success Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Glasgow Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Glasgow Independent 87^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Success Academy

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Rank History for all students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2016	3.48	276^th	288	4.2%
2017	4.19	268^th	287	6.6%
2018	2.73	265^th	271	2.2%
2019	3.05	278^th	285	2.5%
2022	30.83	188^th	271	30.6%
2023	5.96	257^th	276	6.9%
2024	11.43	245^th	290	15.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	54.34	102^nd	266	61.7%
2023	12.37	243^rd	272	10.7%
2024	20.13	225^th	274	17.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	45.05	145^th	252	42.5%
2023	6.35	236^th	253	6.7%
2024	17.80	219^th	261	16.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.21	227^th	257	11.7%
2024	2.06	260^th	262	0.8%

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Rank History for White students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	31.13	181^st	260	30.4%
2023	6.14	249^th	264	5.7%
2024	17.11	226^th	273	17.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Success Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	6	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	10
2011	10	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	12
2012	11	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	13
2013	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10
2014	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
2015	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16
2016	17	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	21
2017	20	2	1	5	0	0	1	0	29
2018	25	3	1	7	0	0	2	0	38
2019	36	4	0	4	0	0	1	0	45
2020	50	8	0	13	0	0	1	0	72
2021	22	1	0	11	0	0	4	0	38
2022	68	12	0	12	0	0	16	0	108
2023	42	6	0	16	1	0	8	0	73
2024	38	4	0	17	1	0	5	0	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	10	0.7	14.3	87.5
2011	12	n/a	n/a	50
2012	13	n/a	n/a	23.1
2013	10	n/a	n/a	30
2014	4	n/a	n/a	0
2015	16	n/a	n/a	75
2016	21	n/a	n/a	81
2017	29	0.0	n/a	75.9
2018	38	1.0	38.0	92.1
2019	45	1.0	45.0	75.6
2020	72	1.0	72.0	44.4
2021	38	1.0	38.0	78.9
2022	108	1.0	108.0	72.2
2023	73	1.0	73.0	68.5
2024	65	1.0	65.0	72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	10	0.7	14.3	87.5
2011	12	n/a	n/a	50
2012	13	n/a	n/a	23.1
2013	10	n/a	n/a	30
2014	4	n/a	n/a	0
2015	16	n/a	n/a	75
2016	21	n/a	n/a	81
2017	29	0.0	n/a	75.9
2018	38	1.0	38.0	92.1
2019	45	1.0	45.0	75.6
2020	72	1.0	72.0	44.4
2021	38	1.0	38.0	78.9
2022	108	1.0	108.0	72.2
2023	73	1.0	73.0	68.5
2024	65	1.0	65.0	72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Success Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 278^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 257^th of 276 High schools	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	45	73	62.2%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	16	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	36	42	16.7%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	68.5%	7.1%

Schools Near Success Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Happy Valley Learning Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	629 W Cherry St	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Glasgow Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 651-3804	5	5	1.0		3 (60.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Success Academy	Public	6-12	1601 Columbia Ave	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Glasgow Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 651-8801	65	1	65.0	72.3%	38 (58.5%)	4 (6.2%)	17 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	11.4	245^th of 290 public high schools	15.5%		6	257^th of 276 public high schools	6.9%	12					25.0	19.0	9.0	16.0
College Street Campus	Public, Virtual	6-12	304 E College Street	Glasgow	42142	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 629-6554	41	5	8.2	92.7%	40 (97.6%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Glasgow High School	Public	9-12	1601 Columbia Ave	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Glasgow Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 651-8801	612	38	16.1	58.2%	360 (58.8%)	57 (9.3%)	105 (17.2%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	71 (11.6%)	57.7	109^th of 290 public high schools	62.4%		46.7	145^th of 276 public high schools	47.5%	36	44.0	51.0	32.0	26.0	46.0	52.0	36.0	44.0	$13,009	$1,133	$562	$1,695	$8,419	$2,895	$11,314
Barren County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	491 Trojan Tr	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 651-2196	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Barren County High School	Public	9-12	507 Trojan Trail	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 651-6315	1,301	81	16.0	49.9%	1,175 (90.3%)	14 (1.1%)	75 (5.8%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.4%)	55.4	122^nd of 290 public high schools	57.9%		57.6	99^th of 276 public high schools	64.1%	23	39.0	45.0	34.0	37.0	48.0	42.0	33.0	44.0	$17,234	$1,101	$821	$2,922	$8,522	$2,245	$10,064
Caverna High School	Public	9-12	2276 S Dixie St.	Horse Cave	42749	Hart County	Caverna Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 773-2828	213	18	11.9	70.9%	143 (67.1%)	31 (14.6%)	12 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.7%)	9	255^th of 290 public high schools	12.1%		28.4	197^th of 276 public high schools	28.6%	58	15.0	21.0	14.0	8.0	28.0	21.0	4.0	25.0	$19,100	$2,577	$1,793	$4,370	$11,152	$3,299	$14,451
Metcalfe County High School	Public	9-12	208 Randolph St	Edmonton	42129	Metcalfe County	Metcalfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 432-2481	466	27	17.2	69.1%	436 (93.6%)	9 (1.9%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	26.1	209^th of 290 public high schools	27.9%		21	221^st of 276 public high schools	19.9%	12	18.0	28.0	37.0	31.0	37.0	30.0	18.0	29.0	$16,842	$1,384	$1,013	$2,397	$9,380	$3,107	$12,487
Hart County High School	Public	9-12	1014 S Dixie Hwy	Munfordville	42765	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	No	(270) 524-2332	689	48	14.3	65.3%	621 (90.1%)	16 (2.3%)	33 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	53.8	129^th of 290 public high schools	55.5%		49.6	128^th of 276 public high schools	53.6%	1	35.0	52.0	50.0	38.0	46.0	40.0	19.0	38.0	$13,596	$1,224	$862	$2,087	$9,166	$2,438	$11,509

Frequently Asked Questions about Success Academy

How many students attend Success Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Success Academy.

Is Success Academy a good school?

Success Academy ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Kentucky high schools.

What district is Success Academy in?

Glasgow Independent

What is the racial makeup of Success Academy?

Students at Success Academy are 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% American Indian.

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