Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

Summary:

Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is a public high school located in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 31 students. The school is part of the Rockcastle County School District, which is ranked 92 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Kentucky high schools in recent years, with significantly lower performance on ACT assessments and the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) compared to the Rockcastle County and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 88.9% is also lower than the 97.4% rate at the nearby Rockcastle County High School. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Despite having a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement's performance on academic measures is particularly low for its subgroups of White students and low-income students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kentucky high schools for these groups. This suggests that the school may be struggling to effectively serve its disadvantaged student population and provide the necessary support and resources. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, leadership, and support systems to improve academic achievement and better serve the needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456

(606) 256-3846

District: Rockcastle County

SchoolDigger Rank:
266^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 33

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement ranks worse than 91.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement 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 (97%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is 11. (See more...)

Compare Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement employs 3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement 266^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Rockcastle County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockcastle County 92^nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

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Rank History for all students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	5.95	260^th	295	11.9%
2021	4.89	256^th	267	4.1%
2024	6.53	266^th	290	8.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.24	250^th	274	8.8%

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Rank History for White students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.45	261^st	273	4.4%

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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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	15
2002	24	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	25
2003	24	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	25
2004	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2005	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	10
2006	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	11
2007	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2008	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	24
2009	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	21
2010	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	13
2011	23	0	0	0	0	0	23
2012	22	0	0	0	0	0	22
2013	17	0	0	1	0	0	18
2014	12	0	0	0	0	0	12
2015	9	0	0	0	0	0	9
2016	16	0	0	0	0	2	18
2017	17	0	0	1	0	0	18
2018	24	0	1	0	0	0	25
2019	12	0	1	0	0	0	13
2020	58	0	1	1	0	1	61
2021	31	0	1	1	0	1	34
2022	23	0	0	0	0	0	23
2023	30	1	0	0	0	0	31
2024	32	0	0	0	0	1	33

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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	15	2.0	7.5	0
2002	25	2.0	12.5	0
2003	25	2.0	12.5	0
2004	20	2.0	10.0	n/a
2005	10	2.0	5.0	n/a
2006	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2007	20	2.0	10.0	65
2008	24	2.0	12.0	79.2
2009	21	2.0	10.5	71.4
2010	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2011	23	2.0	11.5	87
2012	22	2.0	11.0	86.4
2013	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2014	12	2.0	6.0	75
2015	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2016	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2017	18	2.0	9.0	94.4
2018	25	1.5	16.6	88
2019	13	3.0	4.3	76.9
2020	61	3.0	20.3	44.3
2021	34	2.0	17.0	76.5
2022	23	2.0	11.5	73.9
2023	31	4.0	7.7	80.6
2024	33	3.0	11.0	87.9

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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	15	2.0	7.5	0
2002	25	2.0	12.5	0
2003	25	2.0	12.5	0
2004	20	2.0	10.0	n/a
2005	10	2.0	5.0	n/a
2006	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2007	20	2.0	10.0	65
2008	24	2.0	12.0	79.2
2009	21	2.0	10.5	71.4
2010	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2011	23	2.0	11.5	87
2012	22	2.0	11.0	86.4
2013	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2014	12	2.0	6.0	75
2015	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2016	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2017	18	2.0	9.0	94.4
2018	25	1.5	16.6	88
2019	13	3.0	4.3	76.9
2020	61	3.0	20.3	44.3
2021	34	2.0	17.0	76.5
2022	23	2.0	11.5	73.9
2023	31	4.0	7.7	80.6
2024	33	3.0	11.0	87.9

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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	13	31	138.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	30	150%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	80.6%	3.7%

Schools Near Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

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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
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement	Public	7-12	955 West Main Street	Mount Vernon	40456	Rockcastle County	Rockcastle County	No	No	No	No	(606) 256-3846	33	3	11.0	87.9%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	6.5	266^th of 290 public high schools	8.3%					(n/a)						0.0	8.0	8.0
Rockcastle County High School	Public	9-12	1545 Lake Cumberland Road	Mount Vernon	40456	Rockcastle County	Rockcastle County	No	No	No	No	(606) 256-4816	827	50	16.5	59.9%	782 (94.6%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	56	118^th of 290 public high schools	59.3%		38.1	173^rd of 276 public high schools	37.3%	55	36.0	59.0	57.0	36.0	51.0	36.0	15.0	36.0	$13,309	$707	$777	$1,484	$10,665	$3,469	$14,133
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	1555 Lake Cumberland Rd	Mount Vernon	40456	Rockcastle County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 256-4346	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Berea Community High School	Public	9-12	1 Pirate Pkwy	Berea	40403	Madison County	Berea Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 986-4911	328	22	15.1	55.5%	269 (82.0%)	9 (2.7%)	27 (8.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	67.5	80^th of 290 public high schools	72.4%		50.8	121^st of 276 public high schools	56.2%	41	35.0	46.0	44.0	50.0	59.0	50.0	29.0	53.0	$10,373	$4,669	$4,237	$4,729	$10,071	$5,215	$10,288
Madison Southern High School	Public	9-12	279 Glades Rd	Berea	40403	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(859) 625-6148	1,230	67	18.4	50.5%	1,116 (90.7%)	18 (1.5%)	55 (4.5%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.6%)	85.6	19^th of 290 public high schools	93.4%		78.6	28^th of 276 public high schools	89.9%	9	59.0	65.0	67.0	55.0	62.0	46.0	35.0	49.0	$15,336	$1,032	$294	$1,326	$8,478	$1,850	$10,328
Ignite Academy South	Public	9-12	123 Farristown Industrial Driv	Berea	40403	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 624-4500	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	60 Education Way	Stanford	40484	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 365-9111	916	57	16.0	60.9%	810 (88.4%)	23 (2.5%)	43 (4.7%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.4%)	41.9	164^th of 290 public high schools	43.4%		49.3	130^th of 276 public high schools	52.9%	34	36.0	46.0	47.0	34.0	44.0	24.0	17.0	31.0	$14,393	$1,419	$856	$2,274	$8,235	$2,426	$10,661
Patriot Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	60 Education Way	Stanford	40484	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(606) 365-9111	15	3	5.0	86.7%	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	422 Education Way	Stanford	40484	Lincoln County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 365-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement

What is the racial makeup of Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?

Students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?

In the 2023-24 school year, 33 students attended Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement.

What district is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement in?

Rockcastle County

Is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement a good school?

Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Kentucky high schools.

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