Kentucky Virtual Academy, Cloverport KY

Original Research by School Decision on Kentucky Virtual Academy

Kentucky Virtual Academy is a full-time online public school serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It operates under the Cloverport Independent School District, a small rural district that also runs three traditional brick-and-mortar schools in the town of Cloverport. The academy’s address is a physical building on Poplar Street in Cloverport, but the school’s instructional delivery is entirely virtual, meaning students learn remotely from home rather than attending a campus.

The student body is sizable for a virtual program covering all grade levels. The majority of enrolled students are White, followed by smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students; a very small number of American Indian or Alaska Native students are also present. About two-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with a notable degree of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided records.

Academically, state assessment results from the most recent testing cycle show that overall proficiency levels are low. In mathematics, the share of students meeting state standards across grades three through eight was consistently in the low single digits to mid-teens, with slight variation by grade level. Reading and language arts results were somewhat higher, reaching a modest share of students scoring proficient in the upper elementary and middle school grades, but still remaining below half in every tested grade. Science and social studies results follow a similar pattern: proficiency rates were low, with only a small fraction of students reaching the state benchmark. When compared with other districts in Breckinridge County, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile—meaning it lagged behind the other district in the county by a notable margin. Graduation rates were not reported, in part because the school’s grade twelve enrollment was listed as zero in the data year, which may reflect the nature of the virtual program or a data reporting gap. A parent interested in academic rigor should ask the school directly about how it supports student learning in a remote setting and what steps it takes to address low assessment outcomes.

The town of Cloverport, where the district is headquartered, is a small community on the Ohio River with a long history of population decline. In recent years, the decline has slowed, and the town has pursued revitalization through historic preservation and downtown improvements, including new sidewalks, street lighting, and a riverfront walking trail. No major private employers remain; the school district and city government are likely among the largest local employers. Civic anchors include a community riverfront park, a museum in a restored train depot, and an annual festival. The town is very small, with limited street life beyond these anchors. Home prices in the area are well below both the state and national medians, making housing relatively affordable. The district brief did not identify any recent major changes or developments that would directly affect families.

Because Kentucky Virtual Academy is a remote learning option, it may appeal to families seeking flexibility, those who prefer a home-based education, or students who need an alternative to a traditional classroom setting. However, the low assessment results and the lack of publicly available information on course access, staffing, and student support services mean that parents should investigate further. The school does not appear to offer a wide range of extracurricular or program offerings in its data profile. For a family prioritizing academic achievement as measured by state tests, this school presents a cautionary picture. For families who value the virtual format and are willing to supplement instruction at home, it may still be worth exploring directly with the school.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 37%

School 7% · District 10% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 36 pts below state median

Grade 47%

School 7% · District 8% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 38 pts below state median

Grade 612%

School 12% · District 14% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 30 pts below state median

Grade 715%

School 15% · District 19% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 28 pts below state median

Grade 812%

School 12% · District 13% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 29 pts below state median

English language arts

Grade 318%

School 18% · District 20% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 29 pts below state median

Grade 423%

School 23% · District 25% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 27 pts below state median

Grade 528%

School 28% · District 28%

▼ 23 pts below state median

Grade 638%

School 38% · District 40% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median

Grade 725%

School 25% · District 30% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 24 pts below state median

Grade 823%

School 23% · District 24% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median

Science

Grade 77%

School 7% · District 12% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 23 pts below state median

Social studies

Grade 510%

School 10% · District 12% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 28 pts below state median

Grade 819%

School 19% · District 20% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median

This schoolCloverport Independent, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income17%Higher-income18%1 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income19%Higher-income26%7 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income22%Higher-income33%11 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income31%Higher-income47%16 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income27%Higher-income24%3 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income20%Higher-income25%5 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income12%Higher-income11%1 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income13%Higher-income18%5 pp gap