Knox County Learning Academy

52 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Knox County Learning Academy**, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Knox County Public Schools system. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional learning environment, the academy focuses on providing the academic resources and behavioral support necessary for students to stay on track toward graduation. It functions as a bridge for learners who require a smaller, more structured, or flexible setting than what is typically provided in a traditional high school environment.

The facility emphasizes student success through tailored instruction and a supportive culture aimed at overcoming academic or social barriers. By prioritizing individualized attention, the academy helps students master core curriculum requirements while fostering the skills needed to transition back to a comprehensive school setting or successfully complete their high school diplomas. It plays a vital role in the district’s mission to ensure that every student has an accessible path to graduation, regardless of their unique educational needs.

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox County Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1

White
47 (90.4%)
Hispanic
4 (7.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(606)645-2848
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 15