Sunrise Academy

As a micro-enrollment multi-level school in Danville, Kentucky, Sunrise Academy enrolls 27 students from grades K through 12, operated by Danville Independent. That puts it 87% smaller than the typical public school in Kentucky, which averages around 202 students.

Danville Independent runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 1,787 students. Sunrise Academy is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Sunrise Academy lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (85%); the rest consists of 11% multiracial, 4% Black. Compared to Boyle County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Sunrise Academy lists 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 7.7:1. The state averages around 17.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 11% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Boyle County (around 57%), the school's rate is south of typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Boyle County put median household income runs about $61,159, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Sunrise Academy is one of 14 public schools in Boyle County (combined enrollment of about 4,810 students).

The closest other public school is Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Sunrise Academy operates from a town-based location.

Five-year trend. Sunrise Academy's enrollment has contracted 4% since 2018, when it stood at 28 (now 27). Class-load math has fell: from 9.1:1 in 2018 to 7.7:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Sunrise Academy typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.