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#37 of 69 private schools in WV

Ripley Christian Academy

School · Ripley, WV

A private school in Ripley, WV serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

112 JACKSON AVE, Ripley, WV 25271

  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WV.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment72
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WV

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ripley Christian 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated923/100K

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

$48,101

Median home value

$156,700

Median rent

$596/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White98.6%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ripley Christian Academy is listed in Ripley, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ripley Christian Academy

Ripley Christian Academy is a private school in Ripley, WV, serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 69 private schools in WV.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ripley Christian Academy

What grades does Ripley Christian Academy serve?

Ripley Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Ripley Christian Academy?

Ripley Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Christian Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ripley Christian Academy rank in WV?

Ripley Christian Academy ranks #37 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is Ripley Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ripley Christian 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.

Is Ripley Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Ripley Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ripley Christian Academy a religious school?

Ripley Christian Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
72
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jackson County
Area population (ZIP 25271)
7,974
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
42.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 25271; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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