Adair Learning Academy

Adair County
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
67 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
Adair Learning Academy, located at 401 Appleby Drive in Columbia, Kentucky, functions as an alternative educational setting within the Adair County School District. The academy is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the facility aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral obstacles, recover necessary credits, and remain on a successful path toward high school graduation.

Beyond its focus on core academic instruction, Adair Learning Academy places a strong emphasis on personal growth, accountability, and the development of life skills. The staff works closely with students to create personalized education plans that cater to their specific needs and goals. Through its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture, the academy serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their previous challenges—have the opportunity to earn their diplomas and prepare for future success in higher education or the workforce.
67
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    35 (52.2%)
  • White
    24 (35.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.5%)
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: Adair County
Phone: (270)384-0811
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 9 12
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Adair County High School
Adair County
805 Students
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728 (2.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th