Below Average
#996 of 1,284 schools in KY
Learning Academy
High School · Perry County · Hazard, KY
A Perry County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 Park Avenue, Hazard, KY 41701
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Learning Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2017–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)
Based on 6 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazard), 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
$39,427
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Hazard High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Buckhorn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | Not available | 317 | 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.
Perry County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Learning Academy is listed in Perry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learning Academy
Learning Academy is a public high school in Hazard, KY, part of Perry County, serving approximately 47 students in grades 9th-12th with a 47:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning Academy
What grades does Learning Academy serve?
Learning Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Learning Academy?
Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Academy is 47:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learning Academy rank in KY?
Learning Academy ranks #996 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Is Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learning Academy?
93.6% of students at 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 47:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (606) 439-5888
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 41701)
- 16,646
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 41701; 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, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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