Summary:
The 40069 zip code area in Kentucky is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout schools like Washington County High School and others struggling, like Commander Academy. All the schools in the data set have relatively high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.
Washington County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 60th to 156th out of 276-290 Kentucky high schools. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% for the 2024-2025 school year, but its test scores are generally below the state averages, with only 38-59% of students scoring proficient or better across various subject areas. In contrast, Commander Academy, a public virtual high school, has a very small enrollment of only 45 students but maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% for 2024-2025. However, its test scores are quite low, with only 24% of 10th-grade students scoring proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46%.
The data set also reveals that all schools in the 40069 zip code area have a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% for the 2024-2025 school year, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student across the schools, ranging from $14,684 at Washington County Elementary School to $16,093 at Washington County Middle School, may suggest potential funding disparities that could be contributing to the differences in performance.
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