Appalachian Challenge Academy

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Appalachian Challenge Academy ranks 202 nd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Appalachian Challenge Academy is a public high school located in Grays Knob, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 00 students. The school is part of the Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies district, which is ranked 149 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

For the 2023-2024 school year, Appalachian Challenge Academy ranked 202 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom third of high schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, who ranked 202 out of 262 Kentucky high schools with a 1-star rating. Additionally, the school's 57.1% four-year graduation rate is significantly lower than the nearby Harlan County High School (89.2%) and Harlan High School (84.2%), indicating a concerning issue with student retention and completion.

Appalachian Challenge Academy's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates on the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) significantly lower than the state averages across multiple subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Reading. For example, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rate in ACT/Mathematics was 13%, compared to the state average of 30%. This suggests that the school is struggling to prepare its students for college and career readiness. The school's leadership and the Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies district should prioritize addressing these issues to improve the educational opportunities and outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

465 Grays Drive
Grays Knob, KY 40829

(502) 607-5950

District: Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

African American:

10.3%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.1%

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Compare Details Appalachian Challenge Academy ranks worse than 69.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.4. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Appalachian Challenge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Appalachian Challenge Academy 202^nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Appalachian Challenge Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies 149^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Appalachian Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.40	202^nd	290	30.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Appalachian Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.73	202^nd	262	22.9%

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Rank History for White students at Appalachian Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.67	181^st	273	33.7%

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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 Appalachian Challenge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	84	10	0	2	0	0	1	0	97

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 Appalachian Challenge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	97	n/a	n/a	3.1

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 Appalachian Challenge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	97	n/a	n/a	3.1

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 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th 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
Appalachian Challenge Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	465 Grays Drive	Grays Knob	40829	Harlan County	Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(502) 607-5950	97			3.1%	84 (86.6%)	10 (10.3%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	30.4	202^nd of 290 public high schools	30.3%					(n/a)																				44.0	19.0	13.0	31.0
Harlan High School	Public	5-12	420 E Central St	Harlan	40831	Harlan County	Harlan Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 573-8750	449	27	16.5	64.4%	399 (88.9%)	16 (3.6%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	92.7	10^th of 290 public high schools	96.6%		87.7	12^th of 276 public high schools	95.7%	2	50.0	22.0	40.0	30.0	43.0	50.0	44.0	50.0	54.0	68.0	34.0	26.0	52.0		51.0	41.0	65.0	49.0	70.0	75.0	69.0	47.0	63.0	$31,932	$3,772	$2,711	$6,483	$19,269	$6,026	$25,304
Harlan County High School	Public	9-12	4000 N US Hwy 119	Baxter	40806	Harlan County	Harlan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 574-2020	944	69	13.6	83.3%	901 (95.4%)	19 (2.0%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	62.8	94^th of 290 public high schools	67.6%		48.2	135^th of 276 public high schools	51.1%	41					33.0					42.0				50.0			42.0			58.0	58.0	27.0	42.0	$17,056	$1,859	$1,738	$3,597	$8,206	$2,611	$10,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Appalachian Challenge Academy

How many students attend Appalachian Challenge Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Appalachian Challenge Academy.

What district is Appalachian Challenge Academy in?

Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies

What is the racial makeup of Appalachian Challenge Academy?

Students at Appalachian Challenge Academy are 87% White, 10% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Appalachian Challenge Academy a good school?

Appalachian Challenge Academy ranks 202^nd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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