Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hugh C. Spalding Academy 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hugh C. Spalding Academy's student population of 164 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow
School Rankings
Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh C. Spalding Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)7.3%
26.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh C. Spalding Academy's ranking?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is ranked #1224 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
The graduation rate of Hugh C. Spalding Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
164 students attend Hugh C. Spalding Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hugh C. Spalding Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hugh C. Spalding Academy offer ?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Hugh C. Spalding Academy part of?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is part of Marion County School District.
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