Needs Improvement
#1164 of 1,284 schools in KY
Bluegrass Learning Academy
High School · Christian County · Hopkinsville, KY
A Christian County high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4400 LaFayette Rd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bluegrass Learning Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 3% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bluegrass Learning 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hopkinsville), 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
$49,872
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42240; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Hopkinsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 935 | Compare → |
| Christian County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Christian County Home/hospitalEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christian County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluegrass Learning Academy is listed in Christian County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluegrass Learning Academy
Bluegrass Learning Academy is a public high school in Hopkinsville, KY, part of Christian County, serving approximately 156 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluegrass Learning Academy
What grades does Bluegrass Learning Academy serve?
Bluegrass Learning Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bluegrass Learning Academy?
Bluegrass Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Learning Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluegrass Learning Academy rank in KY?
Bluegrass Learning Academy ranks #1,164 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bluegrass Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluegrass Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Bluegrass Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluegrass Learning Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluegrass Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Bluegrass Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluegrass Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Bluegrass Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluegrass Learning Academy?
85.9% of students at Bluegrass Learning 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
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.1%
- Phone
- (270) 887-7380
- Area population (ZIP 42240)
- 41,510
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 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.
- 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 42240; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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