Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Academy At Horizons ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy At Horizons ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Academy At Horizons's student population of 52 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The Academy At Horizons ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy At Horizons is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
7%
10%

Black
6%
11%

White
83%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academy At Horizons's ranking?
The Academy At Horizons is ranked #1121 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Horizons?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Horizons is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Academy At Horizons?
52 students attend The Academy At Horizons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Academy At Horizons students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy At Horizons?
The Academy At Horizons has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Academy At Horizons offer ?
The Academy At Horizons offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Academy At Horizons part of?
The Academy At Horizons is part of Nelson County School District.
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