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#372 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 29% in state

Rise Academy

High School · Boone County · Florence, KY

A Boone County high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

99 Center Dr., Florence, KY 41042

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4:1
District spending per student$13,925

Students at Rise Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rise Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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

$75,582

Median home value

$210,500

Median rent

$1,240/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–120.2 mi147Compare →
Boone County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.3 mi1,299Compare →
Bartlett Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified5.46–121.7 mi60Compare →
Lloyd High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.7 mi658Compare →

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.

Boone County

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#14 of 27
District spending per student
$13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rise Academy is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rise Academy

Rise Academy is a public high school in Florence, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 44 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rise Academy

What grades does Rise Academy serve?

Rise Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Rise Academy?

Rise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rise Academy rank in KY?

Rise Academy ranks #372 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Rise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Rise Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Rise Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Rise Academy a charter school?

No, Rise Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rise Academy a Title I school?

No, Rise Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rise Academy?

70.5% of students at Rise 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
44
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Boone County
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 41042)
55,880
Area average commute
23.4 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 41042; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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