Phoenix Academy

Clark County
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
19 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Phoenix Academy, located at 100 Vaught Rd in Winchester, Kentucky, operates as an alternative educational program within the Clark County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive, structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require specialized academic and behavioral interventions to succeed. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the academy aims to help students recover credits, improve their academic standing, and develop the necessary skills to either return to their home high school or successfully graduate.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Phoenix Academy places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and the development of positive behavioral habits. The school serves as a crucial resource for the Winchester community by providing an "educational path forward" for students facing unique life challenges. Through a focused approach, the faculty works to re-engage students in their learning process, foster a sense of belonging, and ensure that every student is equipped with the support system needed to reach their long-term educational and personal goals.
19
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
1.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    14 (73.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (15.8%)
  • Black
    1 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (5.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clark County
Phone: (859)744-4618
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 1.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
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 2
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio