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On average, students scored 16.4 in reading during the 2022-23 school year, compared to 15.7 in the previous year.
Reading proficiency in the school rose 15% compared to the previous school year, when 16% of students were considered ready for post-secondary education.
For comparison, 44% of students across Kentucky met or exceeded ACT benchmarks in reading during 2022-23 school year.
Beyond reading, 31% of students ACCEL Academy met the English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, 15% were considered college-ready in math.
ACCEL Academy is located within Boone County School District, in which Larry A. Ryle High School stood out with the highest ACT performance in reading in the 2022-23 school year.
In 2024, Kentucky ranked third among states testing 100% of their students on the ACT, with an average score of 18.6. However, NAEP scores indicate that Kentucky students have performed slightly worse in core subjects since 2019, particularly in math, where proficiency has dropped by nearly 10%.
| School | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2021-22) | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2022-23) |
|---|---|---|
| Larry A. Ryle High School | 55% | 62% |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | 61% | 57% |
| Conner High School | 54% | 50% |
| Boone County High School | 37% | 43% |
| ACCEL Academy | 16% | 31% |
| Rise Academy | - | 27.3% |
| Boone County School District | 52% | 53% |
