The Sterling School

724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353

64 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Sterling School, located at 724 Woodford Drive in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, serves as a focal point for primary and secondary education within the local community. As a public institution, it operates under the Montgomery County School District, committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement. The school is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while promoting critical thinking and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, The Sterling School acts as a vital hub for neighborhood families, often facilitating extracurricular programs and events that encourage student involvement and parent-teacher collaboration. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, ensuring they develop the essential skills and character traits necessary to contribute positively to the broader Mount Sterling area and beyond.

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Sterling School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1

White
59 (92.2%)
Hispanic
4 (6.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.6%)

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:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(859)497-8761
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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 1

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 13