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Newcomer Academy

Q: How many students attend Newcomer Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended Newcomer Academy.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Newcomer Academy?

Students at Newcomer Academy are 56% Hispanic, 33% African American, 8% White, 3% Asian.

Public Grades 6-12

Summary

Newcomer Academy is a public high school in Jefferson County, Kentucky that serves grades 6-12. With consistently low academic performance and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Newcomer Academy is one of the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

Newcomer Academy's academic struggles are evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Reading, compared to 44%, 30%, and 42% statewide, respectively. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 33.8% is also significantly below the state and district averages. Newcomer Academy ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Kentucky high schools for most student subgroups, indicating widespread academic challenges.

While Newcomer Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner students may be contributing factors to its poor performance. Compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson County district, such as Liberty High, The Phoenix School of Discovery, Atherton High, and Waggener High, Newcomer Academy's academic outcomes are significantly worse. The school's persistent bottom-tier ranking within the state suggests the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the root causes of its struggles.

578

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,410

Per pupil spending ?

78.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3741 Pulliam Dr
Louisville, KY 40218

(502) 485-6324

District: Jefferson County

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.5%

African American:

33.4%

White:

8.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 9th percentile in 2019 → 1st in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kentucky average (0% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Kentucky average (34% vs 92%)

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 25% Kentucky)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school0%

District avg33%

Kentucky avg39%

Not ranked this year

Newcomer Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

140^th of 157Jefferson County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	0.9	331 of 335	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.7	318 of 322	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	0.5	327 of 330	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.4	326 of 331	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.6	332 of 337	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.4	334 of 335	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	1.2	326 of 335	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	6.6	94 of 96	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.4	95 of 96	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	18.9	38 of 38	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	33.7	28 of 35	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	0.6	299 of 299	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.5	290 of 290	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	2.3	120 of 120	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.7	116 of 116	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	11.1	58 of 58	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	0.9	301 of 303	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	1.5	301 of 303	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.4	292 of 293	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	0.5	293 of 294	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	0.8	253 of 253	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	2.7	286 of 290	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.4	274 of 276	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.4	269 of 271	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	2.6	264 of 267	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.9	259 of 285	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	9.5	85 of 89	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.0	76 of 78	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	26.0	33 of 48	31.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.5	36 of 41	12.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	27.0	30 of 37	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.3	21 of 29	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.0	16 of 29	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	1.8	251 of 253	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	1.9	251 of 252	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	1.6	235 of 236	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.9	228 of 249	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	3.5	122 of 124	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.2	116 of 116	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	3.8	113 of 114	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.3	92 of 92	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	5.8	36 of 37	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.3	32 of 32	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.7	26 of 26	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	31.9	25 of 33	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	2.3	271 of 274	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.4	270 of 272	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.7	264 of 266	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	2.1	260 of 262	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.4	256 of 259	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.6	255 of 257	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	2.5	236 of 238	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.7	244 of 251	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

African American (2019)2nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)1st percentile~ school

Male (2019)1st percentile~ school

Special Education (2019)<1st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2019)<1st percentile~ school

Homeless (2019)<1st percentile~ school

Female (2019)<1st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2019)<1st percentile~ school

White (2018)<1st percentile~ school

High school

English Language Learner (2024)31st percentile+30 vs school

African American (2022)4th percentile+4 vs school

Homeless (2023)3rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)2nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)1st percentile~ school

Female (2023)1st percentile~ school

Male (2024)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Kentucky (2023-2024) ?

English0%-44 vs state

Mathematics0%-30 vs state

Reading0%-42 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Hi i am Pramila nepal student of new comer academy first i want to give lots of thanks to this school.Iam studying in this school to improve english.I like teachers of new comer academy and they are so much experience to give knowledge to the students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Newcomer Academy	Public	6-12	3741 Pulliam Dr	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-6324	578	55	10.4	78.2%	49 (8.5%)	193 (33.4%)	321 (55.5%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$21,410	$1,059	$1,747	$2,806	$15,126	$3,478	$18,604
Seneca High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3510 Goldsmith Lane	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(502) 485-8323	1,255	94	13.3	67.8%	308 (24.5%)	421 (33.5%)	419 (33.4%)	46 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (4.5%)	5.9	241^st of 254 public high schools	5.1%		7.5	262^nd of 290 public high schools	9.7%	21	15.0	26.0		16.0	20.0	17.0	$21,855	$1,447	$1,844	$3,291	$14,727	$3,837	$18,564
Boys & Girls Haven	Public	6-12	2301 Goldsmith Ln	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 458-1171	20	4	5.6	65.0%	10 (50.0%)	5 (25.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.0%)								(n/a)							$28,939	$1,921	$3,698	$5,619	$17,795	$5,525	$23,320
Minor Daniels Academy	Public	6-12	1960 Bashford Manor Ln	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8316	184	28	6.5	79.9%	20 (10.9%)	134 (72.8%)	12 (6.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.7%)								(n/a)						17.0	$37,065	$1,686	$1,669	$3,354	$29,950	$3,762	$33,711
Brooklawn	Public	6-12	3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 515-0460	28	7	3.9	57.1%	19 (67.9%)	6 (21.4%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)							$50,760	$2,676	$3,542	$6,219	$38,830	$5,712	$44,542
Atherton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 Dundee Road	Louisville	40205	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	Yes	No	No	(502) 485-8202	1,466	81	18.1	41.1%	922 (62.9%)	271 (18.5%)	117 (8.0%)	55 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	97 (6.6%)	91.7	8^th of 254 public high schools	96.9%		87	17^th of 290 public high schools	94.1%	9	58.0	72.0	40.0	58.0	61.0	63.0	$18,748	$423	$1,801	$2,224	$12,805	$3,719	$16,524
Waggener High	Public	9-12	330 S. Hubbards Lane	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8340	888	63	14.1	65.7%	253 (28.5%)	371 (41.8%)	194 (21.8%)	29 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.3%)	9.1	235^th of 254 public high schools	7.5%		13.9	241^st of 290 public high schools	16.9%	6	22.0	25.0		20.0	25.0	18.0	$22,921	$1,104	$1,787	$2,891	$16,212	$3,818	$20,030
Jeffersontown High	Public	9-12	9600 Old Six Mile Lane	Jeffersontown	40299	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8275	1,196	75	15.9	65.7%	377 (31.5%)	503 (42.1%)	219 (18.3%)	34 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.2%)	16.7	216^th of 254 public high schools	15.0%		26.8	207^th of 290 public high schools	28.6%	9	22.0	31.0		39.0	24.0	23.0	$24,014	$1,220	$1,714	$2,934	$15,144	$5,936	$21,080
Liberty High	Public	7-12	1281 Gilmore Lane	Louisville	40213	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-7100	100	28	3.5	71.0%	37 (37.0%)	52 (52.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.0%)								(n/a)							$62,098	$956	$2,104	$3,061	$54,423	$4,614	$59,037
Mary Ryan Academy	Public	9-12	3307 East Indian Trail	Louisville	40213	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-7988	16	5	3.1	87.5%	8 (50.0%)	5 (31.3%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$75,137	$8,411	$1,571	$9,982	$61,792	$3,362	$65,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Newcomer Academy

What is the racial makeup of Newcomer Academy?

Students at Newcomer Academy are 56% Hispanic, 33% African American, 8% White, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Newcomer Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended Newcomer Academy.

What district is Newcomer Academy in?

Jefferson County

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