Knox Inspire Academy

Summary:

Knox Inspire Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serving grades K-12 with a student population of 69. While the school's racial makeup is predominantly White, it faces significant academic challenges compared to nearby schools in the area.

One of the key differentiating factors for Knox Inspire Academy is its low test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Reading, compared to 29% in the Barbourville Independent district and 44% statewide. Additionally, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English and Mathematics, compared to 26% and 18% in the district, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.92% to 83.95% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Another area of concern is the fluctuating student-teacher ratio at Knox Inspire Academy, which has ranged from 13 to 243 students per teacher over the past three years. This variability in the student-teacher ratio may impact the quality of instruction and personalized attention students receive. When compared to nearby schools, such as Williamsburg City School, Corbin Educational Center, and Pineville Independent School, it becomes evident that Knox Inspire Academy is underperforming academically, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906

(606) 645-2830

District: Knox County

Student/teacher ratio: 36.0

Number of students: 36

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knox Inspire Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Knox Inspire 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 (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knox Inspire Academy is 36. (See more...)

Compare Knox Inspire Academy employs 1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Knox Inspire Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 57^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knox Inspire Academy

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Rank History for all students at Knox Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.42	233^rd	271	14.0%
2023	3.24	268^th	276	2.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.13	215^th	266	19.2%
2023	3.63	266^th	272	2.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Knox Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.02	239^th	252	5.2%

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Rank History for White students at Knox Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.00	240^th	260	7.7%
2023	2.01	258^th	264	2.3%

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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 Knox Inspire Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	1	0	0	0	0	1
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	12	0	0	1	0	13
2022	235	1	2	4	1	243
2023	68	1	0	0	0	69
2024	36	0	0	0	0	36

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 Knox Inspire Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	1	1.0	1.0	n/a
2020	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2021	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2022	243	1.0	243.0	84
2023	69	2.0	34.5	78.3
2024	36	1.0	36.0	83.3

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 Knox Inspire Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	1	1.0	1.0	n/a
2020	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2021	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2022	243	1.0	243.0	84
2023	69	2.0	34.5	78.3
2024	36	1.0	36.0	83.3

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 Knox Inspire Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1	69	6800%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	68	6700%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Knox Inspire Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				KSA Mathematics (2024)							KSA Reading (2024)							KSA Science (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Knox Inspire Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	200 Daniel Boone Drive	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 645-2830	36	1	36.0	83.3%	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Barbourville City School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	140 School St	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Barbourville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 546-3129	731	41	18.0	71.5%	694 (94.9%)	19 (2.6%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)								(n/a)	51.0	48.0	44.0	45.0	43.0	28.0	50.0	73.0	64.0	64.0	68.0	53.0	52.0	54.0	54.0	36.0	60.0	48.0	65.0	60.0	41.0	51.0	78.0	59.0		47.0	25.0	44.0	$13,991	$1,087	$1,238	$2,325	$8,229	$2,479	$10,708
Corbin Educational Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	901 South Main Street	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 528-4080	34	7	4.8	91.2%	33 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Pineville Independent School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	401 Virginia Avenue	Pineville	40977	Bell County	Pineville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 337-5701	569	41	13.9	86.1%	535 (94.0%)	10 (1.8%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.1%)								(n/a)	24.0	44.0	17.0	40.0	44.0	34.0	33.0	33.0	64.0	44.0	63.0	67.0	38.0	58.0	44.0		54.0	47.0	72.0	39.0	15.0	67.0	29.0	38.0	51.0	46.0	17.0	41.0	$15,404	$1,776	$1,469	$3,245	$8,316	$2,738	$11,054
Corbin School of Innovation	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	800 S. Kentucky Avenue	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 215-2186	174	9	19.3	64.4%	168 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)			40.0	33.0		20.0	42.0			47.0	40.0									33.0	30.0		40.0		42.0	26.0	6.0	35.0
Williamsburg City School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1000 Main Street	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Williamsburg Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-6044	842	62	13.5	76.8%	810 (96.2%)	9 (1.1%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)								(n/a)	35.0	50.0	41.0	31.0		37.0	31.0	61.0	48.0	55.0	52.0	44.0	52.0	56.0	27.0		61.0	58.0	71.0	38.0	40.0	56.0	53.0	62.0	58.0	47.0	15.0	34.0	$13,862	$2,014	$913	$2,928	$7,794	$1,990	$9,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Knox Inspire Academy

How many students attend Knox Inspire Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 36 students attended Knox Inspire Academy.

What district is Knox Inspire Academy in?

Knox County

What is the racial makeup of Knox Inspire Academy?

Students at Knox Inspire Academy are 100% White.

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