The Phoenix School of Discovery
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 289 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
School District Details
- Jefferson County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,966
- Graduation Rate: 69.2%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.9
- Enrolled Students: 97,663
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 289
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 163 (56.4%)
- Females: 113 (39.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 33 (11.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 199 (68.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 232 (80.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 111 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.4% |
| White | 155 | 53.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 53 | 18.3% |
| 7th Grade | 32 | 11.1% |
| 8th Grade | 62 | 21.5% |
| 9th Grade | 53 | 18.3% |
| 10th Grade | 46 | 15.9% |
| 11th Grade | 26 | 9.0% |
| 12th Grade | 17 | 5.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:56%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $44,402
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,333 | 56% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $55,945 | 44% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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