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The Center for Academic Improvement
High School · Daviess County · Owensboro, KY
A Daviess County high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
3361 Buckland Square, Owensboro, KY 42301
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Center for Academic Improvement 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,285/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owensboro), 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
$62,010
Median home value
$180,600
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Apollo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,350 | Compare → |
| Owensboro Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Emerson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 98 | 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.
Daviess County
- Schools in district
- 24
- District spending per student
- $13,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Center for Academic Improvement is listed in Daviess County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Center for Academic Improvement
The Center for Academic Improvement is a public high school in Owensboro, KY, part of Daviess County, serving approximately 24 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Center for Academic Improvement
What grades does The Center for Academic Improvement serve?
The Center for Academic Improvement serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Center for Academic Improvement?
The Center for Academic Improvement has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Center for Academic Improvement?
The student-teacher ratio at The Center for Academic Improvement is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at The Center for Academic Improvement?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Center for Academic Improvement has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is The Center for Academic Improvement a charter school?
No, The Center for Academic Improvement is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Center for Academic Improvement a Title I school?
No, The Center for Academic Improvement is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Center for Academic Improvement?
87.5% of students at The Center for Academic Improvement 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
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (270) 852-7200
- Area population (ZIP 42301)
- 45,399
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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.
- 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.
- 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 42301; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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