MC Academy

Summary:

MC Academy is a public virtual high school located in Benton, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 89 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MC Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking of 256 out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating poor academic performance. MC Academy's test scores are significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages, with only 18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English and just 3% proficient or better in ACT Mathematics. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.5% is also lower than the 94.3% rate at the nearby Marshall County High School.

Compared to the nearby Marshall County High School, which is also part of the Marshall County School District, MC Academy performs significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. This suggests that the challenges faced by MC Academy are not solely due to the district's overall performance, but rather specific to the school itself. Additionally, MC Academy has a high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 32.1 to 77.5 over the past few years, which may contribute to the school's poor academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

 397 High School Road
       Benton, KY  42025


(270) 527-8628

District: Marshall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 290 Kentucky High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  32.1 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
2.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details MC Academy ranks worse than 88.3% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at MC Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MC Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks MC Academy 256th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See MC Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Marshall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County 89th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for MC Academy

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Rank History for all students at MC Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.91 227th 285 20.4%
2022 7.27 243rd 271 10.3%
2023 8.76 247th 276 10.5%
2024 8.81 256th 290 11.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at MC Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.81 204th 226 9.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MC Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.45 224th 254 11.8%
2022 8.08 248th 266 6.8%
2023 9.48 253rd 272 7.0%
2024 15.46 238th 274 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at MC Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.55 215th 249 13.7%
2022 15.58 220th 252 12.7%
2023 11.86 230th 253 9.1%
2024 4.21 249th 261 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at MC Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.63 228th 251 9.2%
2022 3.87 248th 257 3.5%
2023 4.51 248th 259 4.2%
2024 11.24 232nd 262 11.5%
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Rank History for White students at MC Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.42 246th 260 5.4%
2023 5.01 252nd 264 4.5%
2024 5.58 256th 273 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for MC Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 61 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 70
2020 102 1 1 7 1 0 1 0 113
2021 58 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 65
2022 142 1 0 4 0 0 8 0 155
2023 110 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MC Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 70 1.0 70.0 58.6
2020 113 1.0 113.0 47.8
2021 65 1.0 65.0 53.8
2022 155 2.0 77.5 68.4
2023 118 3.6 32.1 66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MC Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 70 1.0 70.0 58.6
2020 113 1.0 113.0 47.8
2021 65 1.0 65.0 53.8
2022 155 2.0 77.5 68.4
2023 118 3.6 32.1 66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MC Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 227th of 285 High schoolsRanks 247th of 276 High schools
 9.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students70118
 68.6%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White61110
 80.3%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%66.9%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about MC Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended MC Academy.

Students at MC Academy are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

MC Academy ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Kentucky high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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