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Anchor Academy
High School · Danville Independent · Danville, KY
A Danville Independent high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 E. Lexington Ave., Danville, KY 40422
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Anchor Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Anchor Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,926
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Kentucky School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Sunrise AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 27 | 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.
Danville Independent
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anchor Academy is listed in Danville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anchor Academy
Anchor Academy is a public high school in Danville, KY, part of Danville Independent, serving approximately 38 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anchor Academy
What grades does Anchor Academy serve?
Anchor Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anchor Academy rank in KY?
Anchor Academy ranks #1,193 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Anchor Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchor Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Anchor Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anchor Academy has 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Anchor Academy a charter school?
No, Anchor Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anchor Academy a Title I school?
No, Anchor Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anchor Academy?
44.7% of students at Anchor 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
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Boyle County
- Phone
- (859) 238-1300
- Area population (ZIP 40422)
- 25,997
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 40422; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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