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#139 of 218 private schools in KY
Appalachian Challenge Academy
High School · Grays Knob, KY
A private high school in Grays Knob, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
465 GRAYS BRANCH RD, Grays Knob, KY 40829
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
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Where Appalachian Challenge 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low103/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–12 | 3.0 mi | 449 | 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.
Appalachian Challenge Academy is listed in Grays Knob, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Appalachian Challenge Academy
Appalachian Challenge Academy is a private high school in Grays Knob, KY, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appalachian Challenge Academy
What grades does Appalachian Challenge Academy serve?
Appalachian Challenge Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Appalachian Challenge Academy?
Appalachian Challenge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Appalachian Challenge Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Appalachian Challenge Academy rank in KY?
Appalachian Challenge Academy ranks #139 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Appalachian Challenge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Appalachian Challenge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Appalachian Challenge Academy a private school?
Yes, Appalachian Challenge Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Appalachian Challenge Academy a religious school?
No, Appalachian Challenge Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harlan County
- Phone
- (606) 574-0303
- Area population (ZIP 40829)
- 24
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 40829; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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