Serving 477 students in grades 6-12, W.e.b. Dubois 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 14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.e.b. Dubois Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W.e.b. Dubois Academy's student population of 477 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
W.e.b. Dubois 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 W.e.b. Dubois Academy is 0.29, 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
#1136 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
84%
11%
White
3%
71%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.e.b. Dubois Academy's ranking?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy is ranked #1136 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend W.e.b. Dubois Academy?
477 students attend W.e.b. Dubois Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of W.e.b. Dubois Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.e.b. Dubois Academy?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does W.e.b. Dubois Academy offer ?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W.e.b. Dubois Academy part of?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is W.e.b. Dubois Academy located?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy is located in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 8 other public schools located in Newburg.
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