Colonel Academy

Summary:

Colonel Academy is a public virtual high school located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school is part of the Whitley County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colonel Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools in recent years, with a ranking of 274 out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly lower than the nearby Whitley County High School, which ranked 34th in the state and has a 4-star rating. Colonel Academy's test scores are also significantly lower than the Whitley County and Kentucky state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15% of Colonel Academy's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 53% in Whitley County and 44% statewide.

Despite its academic challenges, Colonel Academy has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 97.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the nearby Whitley County Alternative School (71.4%) but lower than Whitley County High School (95.1%). The school also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 80.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 73.06% at Whitley County High School. These factors may contribute to the school's persistent underperformance and suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 7-12

300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-7000

District: Whitley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
274^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Hispanic:

1.4%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colonel Academy ranks worse than 94.5% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.35. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.4%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Whitley County School District. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colonel Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonel Academy 274^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Colonel Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Whitley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County 17^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Colonel Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	21.29	221^st	267	17.2%
2022	16.90	226^th	271	16.6%
2023	4.50	263^rd	276	4.7%
2024	5.35	274^th	290	5.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Colonel Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.19	159^th	168	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonel Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	11.48	238^th	266	10.5%
2023	5.35	259^th	272	4.8%
2024	5.82	263^rd	274	4.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Colonel Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	14.38	223^rd	252	11.5%
2023	2.81	247^th	253	2.4%
2024	4.19	250^th	261	4.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Colonel Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	5.38	244^th	257	5.1%
2023	5.53	246^th	259	5.0%
2024	3.70	255^th	262	2.7%

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Rank History for White students at Colonel Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	11.92	188^th	203	7.4%
2022	12.80	235^th	260	9.6%
2023	2.64	257^th	264	2.7%
2024	3.08	267^th	273	2.2%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	64	0	4	0	68
2021	46	0	0	0	46
2022	113	2	1	0	116
2023	94	1	2	0	97
2024	143	1	2	1	147

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

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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 Colonel Academy

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Year	# Students	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	68	n/a	52.9
2021	46	n/a	89.1
2022	116	n/a	81
2023	97	n/a	80.4
2024	147	n/a	43.5

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 Colonel Academy

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Year	# Students	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	68	n/a	52.9
2021	46	n/a	89.1
2022	116	n/a	81
2023	97	n/a	80.4
2024	147	n/a	43.5

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (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 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th 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
Colonel Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	300 Main Street	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 549-7000	147	0		43.5%	143 (97.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5.3	274^th of 290 public high schools	5.5%		4.5	263^rd of 276 public high schools	4.7%	11														14.0	15.0	2.0	10.0
Whitley County High School	Public	9-12	350 Blvd of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7025	947	68	14.0	74.4%	915 (96.6%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	78.8	34^th of 290 public high schools	88.3%		76.7	33^rd of 276 public high schools	88.0%	1			45.0				57.0			59.0		41.0		60.0	64.0	29.0	54.0	$14,934	$1,275	$1,256	$2,531	$8,836	$2,164	$11,001
Whitley County Alternative School	Public, Virtual	7-12	351 Boulevard of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 549-7050	56	7	8.6	87.5%	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Corbin Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	1909 South Snyder Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 528-5338	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Corbin High School	Public	9-12	1901 Snyder Street	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 528-3902	813	51	15.9	55.6%	757 (93.1%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	93.8	9^th of 290 public high schools	96.9%		82.5	23^rd of 276 public high schools	91.7%	14			55.0				66.0	22.0		76.0		69.0		67.0	65.0	47.0	55.0	$16,887	$633	$772	$1,405	$9,296	$2,655	$11,951
High School Homebound	Public	9-12	108 Roy Kidd Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 528-1303	14	5	2.6	50.0%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southeast Kentucky Academy	Public	9-12	108 Roy Kidd Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 689-6301	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lynn Camp Middle High School	Public	6-12	100 N Ky 830	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 645-2851	437	37	11.6	86.5%	415 (95.0%)	4 (0.9%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	55.9	119^th of 290 public high schools	59.0%					(n/a)	37.0	22.0	32.0	27.0	36.0	32.0	45.0		36.0	69.0	25.0	43.0	42.0	57.0	32.0	21.0	32.0
McCreary Central High School	Public	9-12	400 Raider Way	Stearns	42647	McCreary County	McCreary County	No	No	No	No	(606) 376-5051	718	51	14.0	78.4%	692 (96.4%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	37.5	183^rd of 290 public high schools	36.9%		41	164^th of 276 public high schools	40.6%	19			28.0				42.0			39.0		41.0		38.0	34.0	12.0	34.0	$15,219	$1,029	$1,594	$2,623	$10,625	$3,745	$14,253
Knox County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	210 Wall Street	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 645-2856	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonel Academy

What district is Colonel Academy in?

Whitley County

What is the racial makeup of Colonel Academy?

Students at Colonel Academy are 97% White, 1% Hispanic.

Is Colonel Academy a good school?

Colonel Academy ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Kentucky high schools.

How many students attend Colonel Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Colonel Academy.

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