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#700 of 1,284 schools in KY
Northpoint Academy
High School · Pike County · Pikeville, KY
A Pike County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5279 North Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northpoint Academy score 10% 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 10% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northpoint 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pikeville), 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
$44,719
Median home value
$147,000
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Betsy Layne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Christ Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–10 | 3.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Pikeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 7–12 | 4.0 mi | 536 | 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.
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.
Pike County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northpoint Academy is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northpoint Academy
Northpoint Academy is a public high school in Pikeville, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 55 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northpoint Academy
What grades does Northpoint Academy serve?
Northpoint Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northpoint Academy?
Northpoint Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northpoint Academy rank in KY?
Northpoint Academy ranks #700 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Northpoint Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northpoint Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Northpoint Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northpoint Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Northpoint Academy a charter school?
No, Northpoint Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northpoint Academy a Title I school?
No, Northpoint Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northpoint Academy?
85.5% of students at Northpoint 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pike County
- Phone
- (606) 433-9254
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 41501)
- 23,272
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 41501; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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