The Center for Academic Improvement

3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301

17 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Center for Academic Improvement is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Owensboro, KY. Administered by Daviess County, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 17 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 82.4% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 14 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 3361 Buckland Square in Owensboro, KY 42301, The Center for Academic Improvement serves families zoned within the Daviess County attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Center for Academic Improvement
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	1
Black	3

White
13 (76.5%)
Black
3 (17.6%)
Hispanic
1 (5.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Daviess County
Phone:	(270)852-7200
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
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 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 2