Berea Community High School

309 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Berea Community High School, located at 1 Pirate Pkwy in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a central hub of education for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic preparation and personal development, aiming to ready its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school—home of the "Pirates"—maintains a strong commitment to extracurricular engagement, including athletics, arts, and various student-led clubs. By integrating community values with modern educational practices, Berea Community High School strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. The school acts as a vital pillar in the Berea area, working to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their town and the broader world.

309

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berea Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	24

White
254 (82.2%)
Hispanic
24 (7.8%)
Two or More
24 (7.8%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berea Independent
Phone:	(859)986-4911
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 70

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 71

Ungraded 2