D
Needs Improvement
38/100

The Life Connection

📚 04 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 81 Bud's Lake Road, Sonora, KY 42776
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 9th percentile in Kentucky
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
36
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%9/100reading 6th percentile, math 11th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−41 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White10%10%reading -42 pts, math -30 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -26 pts, math -14 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 81 Bud's Lake Road
City Sonora
ZIP Code 42776
District 2103180
NCES School ID 210318002216
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42776

Understanding the community around The Life Connection helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,692
Per Capita Income $23,010
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%
High School or Higher 87.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,300
Median Rent $714
Owner-Occupied 82.1%
Renter-Occupied 17.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for The Life Connection.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 100.0%
Female 0.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.2%
Black 11.1%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 36
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for The Life Connection?
The Life Connection has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend The Life Connection?
The Life Connection has 36 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does The Life Connection serve?
The Life Connection serves grades 04 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does The Life Connection receive per student?
The Life Connection receives $12,457 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around The Life Connection in 42776 ▼
Avg Home Value
$228,099
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
17.9%

Other Schools in 42776

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026