PEACE ACADEMY
Peace Academy is a public school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 172 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Peace Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Peace Academy, located on Newburg Road in Louisville, Kentucky, is a private, faith-based educational institution rooted in Islamic traditions. The school serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that integrates standard educational requirements with religious studies. Their mission focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and moral character, aiming to prepare students to be productive, ethical citizens within the broader community.
The school environment at Peace Academy is characterized by a strong emphasis on community and Islamic values. By maintaining small class sizes, the faculty is able to provide personalized attention, helping students achieve academic excellence while reinforcing their cultural and religious identity. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and character-building extracurricular activities, Peace Academy strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in all aspects of life.
For more information, contact Peace Academy at (502) 479-4180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 479-4180
PEACE ACADEMY is a public school in Louisville, KY with about 172 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 172 students
- White
- 54.1%
- Black or African American
- 37.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.