Below Average
#1074 of 1,284 schools in KY
Powell County Academy
High School · Powell County · Stanton, KY
A high school in Stanton, KY where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
691 Breckinridge St, Stanton, KY 40380
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Powell County Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 11 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Powell County 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average600/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stanton), 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
$40,531
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 614 | 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.
Powell County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Powell County Academy is listed in Powell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell County Academy
Powell County Academy is a public high school in Stanton, KY, part of Powell County, serving approximately 38 students in grades 6th-12th with a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell County Academy
What grades does Powell County Academy serve?
Powell County Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Powell County Academy?
Powell County Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell County Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell County Academy is 38:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell County Academy rank in KY?
Powell County Academy ranks #1,074 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Powell County Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell County Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Powell County Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell County Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Powell County Academy a charter school?
No, Powell County Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell County Academy a Title I school?
No, Powell County Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powell County Academy?
81.6% of students at Powell County 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
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Powell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (606) 663-3505
- Area population (ZIP 40380)
- 6,943
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 40380; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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