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Emerson Academy

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Emerson Academy is a public high school in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the Owensboro Independent School District, which is ranked 104 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 243-286 out of 276-290 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Reading, compared to 39-44% for the Owensboro Independent district and 30-44% for the state of Kentucky. Emerson Academy's four-year graduation rate is also much lower than the nearby Owensboro High School, at 60.4% versus 95.9%.

Emerson Academy serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and may require additional resources and support. When compared to other high schools in the Owensboro and Daviess County areas, Emerson Academy stands out as a significantly lower-performing school, with Daviess County High School and Owensboro High School both performing much better academically and having higher graduation rates.

104

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

91.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 686-1087

District: Owensboro Independent

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.9%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

17.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2014 → 1st in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kentucky average (18% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Kentucky average (60% vs 92%)

!High chronic absenteeism (78% vs 25% Kentucky)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg37%

Kentucky avg47%

Not ranked this year

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

96^th of 157Owensboro Independent 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	2.7	286 of 290	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.9	243 of 276	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	6.0	252 of 271	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.3	252 of 267	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.2	277 of 285	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.3	257 of 271	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	4.4	264 of 287	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	2.8	283 of 288	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	4.2	276 of 295	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	2.9	280 of 290	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	4.2	270 of 291	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	8.9	232 of 252	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.8	245 of 249	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	2.3	271 of 274	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.4	242 of 272	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.9	244 of 266	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.7	254 of 254	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	6.9	242 of 257	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.4	225 of 237	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	24.8	201 of 260	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	0.9	219 of 219	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2022)23rd percentile+16 vs school

Female (2022)8th percentile~ school

Male (2022)6th percentile~ school

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

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Schools Near Emerson Academy

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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
Emerson Academy	Public	9-12	1335 W 11th Street	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1087	104	10	10.4	91.3%	55 (52.9%)	12 (11.5%)	19 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (17.3%)								(n/a)		18.0
Owensboro High School	Public	9-12	1800 Frederica St	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1110	1,342	81	16.6	62.5%	748 (55.7%)	177 (13.2%)	209 (15.6%)	39 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	166 (12.4%)	43.6	154^th of 254 public high schools	39.4%		45.9	149^th of 290 public high schools	48.6%	5	35.0	40.0	21.0	45.0	37.0	41.0	$18,031	$1,052	$298	$1,350	$11,319	$3,447	$14,766
Owensboro Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	2631 S Griffith Avenue	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1000	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heritage Park High School	Public	9-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	140	15	9.3	86.4%	102 (72.9%)	6 (4.3%)	16 (11.4%)	5 (3.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)								(n/a)
The Center for Academic Improvement	Public	6-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	17	1	17.0	82.4%	13 (76.5%)	3 (17.6%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Valley High School	Public	9-12	1000 Industrial Dr.	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 689-6773	16	1	16.0	75.0%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Apollo High School	Public	9-12	2280 Tamarack Road	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7100	1,265	78	16.2	58.4%	922 (72.9%)	70 (5.5%)	129 (10.2%)	82 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.6%)	64.7	67^th of 254 public high schools	73.6%		50.8	135^th of 290 public high schools	53.4%	68	48.0	62.0	22.0	45.0	42.0	49.0	$19,157	$537	$219	$756	$10,091	$2,582	$12,674
Daviess County High School	Public	9-12	4255 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7300	1,750	85	20.5	47.1%	1,478 (84.5%)	42 (2.4%)	107 (6.1%)	62 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (3.3%)	51.3	117^th of 254 public high schools	53.9%		76.5	42^nd of 290 public high schools	85.5%	75	45.0	48.0	21.0	42.0	36.0	44.0	$15,023	$543	$223	$766	$9,484	$2,541	$12,025
Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1622 Southeastern Parkway	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(270) 852-7000	75	1	75.0	73.3%	47 (62.7%)	8 (10.7%)	6 (8.0%)	4 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.3%)								(n/a)						18.0
Owensboro Day Treatment	Public	7-12	3108 Fairview Drive	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 687-7247	14	3	4.6	78.6%	9 (64.3%)	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Academy

What district is Emerson Academy in?

Owensboro Independent

How many students attend Emerson Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Emerson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson Academy?

Students at Emerson Academy are 53% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 12% African American.

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