Bluegrass Challenge Academy

Summary:

Bluegrass Challenge Academy is a small public high school in Fort Knox, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies district. With a student population of around 100, the school faces significant academic challenges, performing well below state averages across multiple metrics.

Bluegrass Challenge Academy ranks 247 out of 290 Kentucky high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate is just 27.5%, far lower than the state and nearby school averages. Its test scores are also well below state levels, with only 17% of students meeting ACT English benchmarks, 13% in ACT Mathematics, 9% in ACT Reading, and 10% in KSA Writing. Compared to nearby high schools like Central Hardin High School, Meade County High School, and Elizabethtown High School, Bluegrass Challenge Academy's performance is significantly lower.

As a specialized Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy, Bluegrass Challenge Academy likely serves a unique student population that may face additional challenges compared to traditional high schools. Targeted interventions and support to improve academic instruction, student engagement, and graduation rates could be crucial in addressing the school's low performance across multiple areas.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

Bldg 296-714 Dixie St
Fort Knox, KY 40121

(502) 624-3842

District: Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

African American:

19.4%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluegrass Challenge Academy ranks worse than 85.2% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.98. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluegrass Challenge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluegrass Challenge Academy 247^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Bluegrass Challenge Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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 Bluegrass Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.98	247^th	290	14.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluegrass Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.26	215^th	262	17.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bluegrass Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.70	230^th	273	15.8%

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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 Bluegrass 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	41	13	0	9	0	0	4	0	67

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 Bluegrass 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	67	n/a	n/a	4.5

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 Bluegrass 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	67	n/a	n/a	4.5

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.

Schools Near Bluegrass Challenge 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
Bluegrass Challenge Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	Bldg 296-714 Dixie St	Fort Knox	40121	Hardin County	Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(502) 624-3842	67			4.5%	41 (61.2%)	13 (19.4%)	9 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)	10	247^th of 290 public high schools	14.8%					(n/a)			10.0			17.0	13.0	9.0
North Hardin High School	Public	9-12	801 S Logsdon Parkway	Radcliff	40160	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 351-3167	1,664	81	20.5	48.1%	867 (52.1%)	347 (20.9%)	185 (11.1%)	26 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	21 (1.3%)	215 (12.9%)	63.1	92^nd of 290 public high schools	68.3%		53.7	109^th of 276 public high schools	60.5%	17	34.0	48.0	50.0	40.0	52.0	46.0	34.0	44.0	$21,824	$1,208	$990	$2,203	$16,703	$2,916	$19,621
John Hardin High School	Public	9-12	384 W A Jenkins Rd	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 769-8906	806	54	14.9	51.0%	462 (57.3%)	133 (16.5%)	97 (12.0%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (11.7%)	77.8	37^th of 290 public high schools	87.2%		63	76^th of 276 public high schools	72.5%	39	44.0	56.0	53.0	47.0	54.0	58.0	38.0	49.0	$26,767	$1,587	$1,022	$2,617	$20,373	$3,777	$24,150
Hardin County Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	643 Westport Road	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 769-8800	13	3	4.3	92.3%	9 (69.2%)	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
James R. Allen High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	918 Old State Road	Brandenburg	40108	Meade County	Meade County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 422-7516	37	2	18.5	81.1%	31 (83.8%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)								(n/a)
Meade County High School	Public	9-12	938 Old State Rd	Brandenburg	40108	Meade County	Meade County	No	No	No	No	(270) 422-7515	1,468	69	21.3	44.3%	1,269 (86.4%)	26 (1.8%)	85 (5.8%)	7 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (5.4%)	58.2	106^th of 290 public high schools	63.4%		61.6	83^rd of 276 public high schools	69.9%	23	39.0	51.0	33.0	37.0	44.0	45.0	34.0	49.0	$14,415	$338	$728	$1,066	$7,705	$1,925	$9,629
Meade County College and Career Center	Public	8-12	110 Greer Street	Brandenburg	40108	Meade County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 422-3955	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early College and Career Center	Public	9-12	200 University Drive	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 769-7930	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Elizabethtown High School	Public	9-12	620 N Mulberry St	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 769-3381	799	47	16.9	43.1%	517 (64.7%)	83 (10.4%)	84 (10.5%)	26 (3.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (10.5%)	68.8	75^th of 290 public high schools	74.1%		73.3	46^th of 276 public high schools	83.3%	29	42.0	51.0	33.0	41.0	48.0	59.0	42.0	61.0	$12,572	$466	$644	$1,110	$8,727	$1,922	$10,649
Central Hardin High School	Public	9-12	3040 Leitchfield Rd	Cecilia	42724	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 737-6800	1,827	96	18.9	36.3%	1,513 (82.8%)	56 (3.1%)	122 (6.7%)	22 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (6.0%)	65.7	87^th of 290 public high schools	70.0%		71.2	52^nd of 276 public high schools	81.2%	35	36.0	43.0	46.0	39.0	52.0	52.0	43.0	52.0	$21,302	$1,182	$935	$2,121	$16,277	$2,905	$19,182

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluegrass Challenge Academy

How many students attend Bluegrass Challenge Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Bluegrass Challenge Academy.

Is Bluegrass Challenge Academy a good school?

Bluegrass Challenge Academy ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Kentucky high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bluegrass Challenge Academy?

Students at Bluegrass Challenge Academy are 61% White, 19% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Bluegrass Challenge Academy in?

Kentucky National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies

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