Anchor Academy serves 68 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Anchor Academy's student population of 68 students has grown by 423% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anchor Academy is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
18%
11%
White
72%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anchor Academy?
68 students attend Anchor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Anchor Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anchor Academy offer ?
Anchor Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anchor Academy part of?
Anchor Academy is part of Danville Independent School District.
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