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Emerson Academy
PublicHighGrades 9–12VirtualAlternative Education School
1335 W 11th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 · (270) 686-1087 · Part of Owensboro Independent School District
Students
104
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Emerson Academy
- Math proficiency 5 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 181.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 29.7%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 41.3%
Location
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1335 W 11th Street, Owensboro
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 926
Grade 1035
Grade 1123
Grade 1220
Enrollment over time
37’20
61’21
90’22
98’23
104’24
Up 181.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 53%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 17%Black 12%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.