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Star Academy High School (Closed 2023)

397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
Serving 12 students in grades 9-12, Star Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(16-17)
≤20%
47%
(16-17)
<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(20-21)
60-69%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Star Academy High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Star Academy High School?
12 students attend Star Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Star Academy High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Academy High School?
Star Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Star Academy High School offer ?
Star Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Star Academy High School part of?
Star Academy High School is part of Marshall County School District.

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