Serving 186 students in grades 6-12, Minor Daniels 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Minor Daniels Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Minor Daniels Academy's student population of 186 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
Minor Daniels 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 Minor Daniels Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
75%
11%
White
11%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Minor Daniels Academy's ranking?
Minor Daniels Academy is ranked #1245 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Minor Daniels Academy often compared to?
Minor Daniels Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklawn, Boys & Girls Haven by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minor Daniels Academy?
The graduation rate of Minor Daniels Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Minor Daniels Academy?
186 students attend Minor Daniels Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Minor Daniels Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minor Daniels Academy?
Minor Daniels Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Minor Daniels Academy offer ?
Minor Daniels Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Minor Daniels Academy part of?
Minor Daniels Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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