Lost River Career Cooperative

Located at 600 Elm St - Suite One in Paoli, Indiana, the Lost River Career Cooperative serves as an active regional educational service agency dedicated to students in grades 6 through 12. Situated in a remote rural setting in southern Indiana, this open, non-charter public agency is designed to enhance learning opportunities for secondary students across its surrounding communities. By focusing on middle and high school grade levels, the cooperative plays a vital role in providing specialized academic and technical career programming tailored to the unique workforce and educational needs of the region.

Because Lost River Career Cooperative operates as a collaborative educational service agency rather than a traditional public school district, its operational structure differs from standard primary and secondary institutions. Student enrollment and primary teaching staff are typically maintained through participating home school districts, resulting in zero direct student membership and non-staffed direct operations in federal reporting metrics. This cooperative framework allows local schools to efficiently pool resources and offer expanded career-focused pathways for youth. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about available programs and regional partnerships can contact the administrative office at (812) 723-4818 or visit the district online at www.lostrivercareercoop.com.