Breathitt Learning Academy

18 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Cadet Leadership Education Program (CLEP)**, located at 2665 Hwy 30 W in Jackson, Kentucky, is an educational initiative integrated within the Breathitt County school system. Designed as a JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) style program, it focuses on character development, leadership training, and civic responsibility. The program serves high school students by providing a structured environment that emphasizes discipline, physical fitness, and the cultivation of essential life skills such as teamwork, goal setting, and effective communication.

Beyond standard academic coursework, the CLEP offers students opportunities for personal growth through military-influenced leadership instruction and community service projects. By fostering a sense of accountability and pride, the program aims to prepare young men and women for success in their future endeavors, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. It serves as a vital resource in the Jackson community for students seeking a rigorous, values-based educational experience.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breathitt Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	1
Black	4

White
13 (72.2%)
Black
4 (22.2%)
Hispanic
1 (5.6%)

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:	Breathitt County
Phone:	(606)295-2267
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
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 7 1

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 3