Enrollment
39
High
DISTRICT 418 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCKCASTLE COUNTY·NCES 210507001906
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
955 West Main Street, Mount Vernon, KY 40456 · (606) 256-3846 · Rockcastle County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL39 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
9.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
29 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 10 | 12 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 9 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 15 | 38% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 39 | #246 of 304 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
39
+5 (+15%) vs 2020
+160% since 2000-01, when it was 15
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 39 | 4 | 9.8:1 | 74% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 88% (29) |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 81% (25) |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 2 | 17.0:1 | 76% (26) |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 1.5 | 16.7:1 | 88% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2010-11 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 87% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement.
Since 2017-18: students up 56% (25 to 39); teachers up 167% (1.5 to 4).
About Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
As a very small high school, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement serves students in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Its grade span covers grades 7 through 12, with 39 students on the rolls. High schools in Kentucky average about 558 students, which makes this school 93% below average.
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is a school in Rockcastle County. The district has 6 schools and 2,792 students.
Roughly 97% of students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement are White. Smaller groups are 3% multiracial. Rockcastle County residents are about 96% White, a similar share.
There are 4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement, giving a ratio of 9.8:1. The school's 9.8:1 compares with an average of 16.6:1 for high schools in Kentucky. By family income, 74% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 64% average for public schools in Rockcastle County.
In the surrounding county, Rockcastle County, the median household earns about $48,862 a year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement, Rockcastle County has 7 public schools.
Rockcastle County Middle School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement. Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement has 4 other public schools within five miles.
NCES describes the area around Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement had a net gain of 5 students, or 15%. The number of students per teacher dropped from 17.0 to 9.8 over 4 years.
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Rockcastle County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,163
Census ACS
Median income
$48,862
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,792 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rockcastle County
- Rockcastle County High SchoolHigh · 796 students
- Rockcastle County Middle SchoolMiddle · 600 students
- Mt. Vernon ElementaryElementary · 597 students
- Brodhead Elementary SchoolElementary · 493 students
- Roundstone Elementary SchoolElementary · 267 students
Other schools in Mount Vernon
- Rockcastle County High SchoolHigh · 796 students
- Rockcastle County Middle SchoolMiddle · 600 students
- Mt. Vernon ElementaryElementary · 597 students
- Roundstone Elementary SchoolElementary · 267 students
- Rockcastle County Area Technology CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Rockcastle County Middle School0.1 mi · 600
- Rockcastle County High School0.5 mi · 796
- Mt. Vernon Elementary0.9 mi · 597
- Brodhead Elementary School4.7 mi · 493
- Roundstone Elementary School6.1 mi · 267
- Crab Orchard Elementary School11.3 mi · 266
Frequently asked questions
About Rockcastle Academy for Academic AchievementHow large is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement enrolls approximately 39 students in grades 07-12.
Is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
Approximately 9.8:1 students per teacher at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement.
What is the student diversity at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
Student demographics at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement are roughly 97% White, 3% Two or more.
Is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement public or private?
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is a public K-12 school, overseen by Rockcastle County.
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