Cumberland Hall School

32 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Cumberland Hall School is an educational facility located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, that operates as an integral component of the Cumberland Hall psychiatric and behavioral health treatment center. The school serves adolescent patients who have been admitted to the facility for inpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment. Because it functions within a clinical environment, the educational program is specifically designed to accommodate students with diverse emotional, behavioral, and academic needs, ensuring they do not fall behind in their studies while receiving necessary medical care.

The school’s curriculum is structured to support a seamless transition for students, focusing on individualized instruction that allows them to maintain academic continuity during their stay. By maintaining a school environment within the facility, Cumberland Hall aims to provide a sense of normalcy and routine for its patients, helping to reinforce positive behavioral development alongside traditional academic learning. The program coordinates closely with the students' home school districts to ensure that credits earned or coursework completed while in treatment are recognized and transferable upon their discharge.

Total Students

4.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland Hall School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Black	5
Two or More	3

White
24 (75.0%)
Black
5 (15.6%)
Two or More
3 (9.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Christian County
Phone:	(270)889-2177
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 3

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 2