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#838 of 1,284 schools in KY
Newcomer Academy
High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3741 Pulliam Dr, Louisville, KY 40218
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newcomer Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 2% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 5% (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 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcomer Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$56,191
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #52 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcomer Academy is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcomer Academy
Newcomer Academy is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcomer Academy
What grades does Newcomer Academy serve?
Newcomer Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Newcomer Academy?
Newcomer Academy has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomer Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcomer Academy rank in KY?
Newcomer Academy ranks #838 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Newcomer Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcomer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Newcomer Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcomer Academy has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newcomer Academy a charter school?
No, Newcomer Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcomer Academy a Title I school?
No, Newcomer Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcomer Academy?
58.2% of students at Newcomer 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
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 485-6324
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 40218)
- 33,292
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 40218; 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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