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#565 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 44% in state
Wayne County Learning Academy
High School · Wayne County · Monticello, KY
A high school in Monticello, KY where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 South Main Street, Monticello, KY 42633
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayne County Learning Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
Based on 10 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne County Learning 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monticello), 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
$42,500
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$665/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42633; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 8–12 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Otter Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 26 | 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.
Wayne County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne County Learning Academy is listed in Wayne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne County Learning Academy
Wayne County Learning Academy is a public high school in Monticello, KY, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 40 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne County Learning Academy
What grades does Wayne County Learning Academy serve?
Wayne County Learning Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayne County Learning Academy?
Wayne County Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Learning Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne County Learning Academy rank in KY?
Wayne County Learning Academy ranks #565 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Wayne County Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne County Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Wayne County Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne County Learning Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Wayne County Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Wayne County Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne County Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Wayne County Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne County Learning Academy?
95.0% of students at Wayne County Learning 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
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (606) 348-8484
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 42633)
- 18,609
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 42633; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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