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Accel Academy
High School · Boone County · Burlington, KY
A Boone County high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3300 Barney Road, Burlington, KY 41005
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Accel Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2022, to 24% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 5 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Accel Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,462
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,413 | Compare → |
| Randall K. Cooper High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,485 | Compare → |
| Boone County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,299 | Compare → |
| Larry A. Ryle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,062 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boone County
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #27 of 27
- District spending per student
- $13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Accel Academy is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Accel Academy
Accel Academy is a public high school in Burlington, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 168 students in grades 6th-12th with a 33.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Accel Academy
What grades does Accel Academy serve?
Accel Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Accel Academy?
Accel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Accel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Accel Academy is 33.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Accel Academy rank in KY?
Accel Academy ranks #1,279 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Accel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Accel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Accel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Accel Academy has 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Accel Academy a charter school?
No, Accel Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Accel Academy a Title I school?
No, Accel Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Accel Academy?
54.8% of students at Accel Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Boone County
- Phone
- (859) 283-3250
- Area population (ZIP 41005)
- 25,621
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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