Enrollment
67
High
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ADAIR COUNTY·NCES 210003001913
Adair Learning Academy
401 Appleby Dr, Columbia, KY 42728 · (270) 384-0811 · Adair County
GRADES 05–12HIGH41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL67 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
4%
3 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 12 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 20 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 21 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 14 | 21% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Adair Learning Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 67 | #235 of 304 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
67
+48 (+253%) vs 2020
+81% since 2010-11, when it was 37
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
was 4.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 67 | 8 | 8.4:1 | 4% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 61 | 6 | 10.2:1 | 7% (4) |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 5 | 5.2:1 | 12% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 4 | 4.8:1 | 26% (5) |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 5 | 5.6:1 | 68% (19) |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 8 | 2.9:1 | 87% (20) |
| 2010-11 | 37 | 8 | 4.6:1 | 62% (23) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Adair Learning Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 139% (28 to 67); teachers up 60% (5 to 8).
About Adair Learning Academy
Adair Learning Academy is a high school in Columbia, Kentucky, and it is part of Adair County. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 67 students in grades 5 through 12. Against the 558-student average for high schools in Kentucky, enrollment here is 88% lower.
Adair County includes 5 schools. Together they enroll 2,585 students.
Adair Learning Academy is 52% Black by enrollment. Other students are 36% White, 6% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. By comparison, Adair County residents are about 2% Black. The school's diversity index is 59%, meaning two students picked at random have a 59% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 8.4:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Kentucky. Eligible students account for 4% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Compared with the 67% average for public schools in Adair County, the school's rate is lower.
Within Adair County, the median household income is $53,553, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. In all, Adair County has 5 public schools and roughly 2,585 students.
The school nearest to Adair Learning Academy is Adair County Middle School, at a distance of about 1.7 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Fringe: the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Adair Learning Academy had 19 students in 2020-21 and 67 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 8.4:1, from 4.8:1.
Community posts for Adair Learning Academy can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Adair County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,089
Census ACS
Median income
$53,553
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
2,585 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Adair County
- Adair County High SchoolHigh · 805 students
- Adair County Primary CenterElementary · 604 students
- Adair County Middle SchoolMiddle · 559 students
- Adair County Elementary SchoolElementary · 550 students
Other schools in Columbia
- Adair County High SchoolHigh · 805 students
- Adair County Primary CenterElementary · 604 students
- Adair County Middle SchoolMiddle · 559 students
- Adair County Elementary SchoolElementary · 550 students
Nearby schools
- Adair County Middle School1.7 mi · 559
- Adair County High School2.0 mi · 805
- Adair County Primary Center2.1 mi · 604
- Adair County Elementary School2.3 mi · 550
- Russell County Middle School13.2 mi · 652
- Russell Springs Elementary School13.3 mi · 632
Frequently asked questions
About Adair Learning AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Adair Learning Academy?
Adair Learning Academy enrolls approximately 67 students in grades 05-12.
What grades does Adair Learning Academy serve?
Adair Learning Academy serves grades 05-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair Learning Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Adair Learning Academy is approximately 8.4:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Adair Learning Academy?
At Adair Learning Academy, the student body is approximately 36% White, 4% Hispanic, 52% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Adair Learning Academy?
Adair Learning Academy is overseen by Adair County in Adair County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.