Enrollment
18
High
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BREATHITT COUNTY·NCES 210069001842
Breathitt Learning Academy
2665 Hwy 30 W, Jackson, KY 41339 · (606) 295-2267 · Breathitt County
GRADES 06–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL18 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
12 students
DISTRICT 67% · 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 7 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 33% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 11% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 17% |
Student demographics
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 Breathitt Learning Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #275 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
18
0 (0%) vs 2020
-44% since 2000-01, when it was 32
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 9.0:1
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 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 67% (12) |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 59% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 71% (15) |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 2 | 9.5:1 | 84% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 3 | 4.3:1 | 77% (10) |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 3 | 5.7:1 | 82% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 32 | 4 | 8.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Breathitt Learning Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (19 to 18); teachers unchanged (2 to 2).
About Breathitt Learning Academy
Breathitt Learning Academy is a small high school in Jackson, Kentucky, (ZIP code 41339). The school's enrollment of 18 students covers grades 6 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Kentucky average about 558 students each.
Breathitt Learning Academy is one of 6 schools in Breathitt County, which enrolls 1,671 students in total.
White students are the majority at Breathitt Learning Academy, with 72% of enrollment. Other groups include 22% Black and 6% Hispanic. The county population is about 96% White.
The school reported 2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 9.0:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Kentucky. Eligible students account for 67% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Breathitt County has about 13,276 residents, and the median household income is $34,808, about 15% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 28%. In all, Breathitt County has 9 public schools and roughly 2,042 students.
Nearby, Breathitt Regional School is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Breathitt Learning Academy in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment at Breathitt Learning Academy was 18 in 2020-21 and 18 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%.
Threads on this page can be about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Breathitt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,276
Census ACS
Median income
$34,808
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
28%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,042 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Breathitt County
- Breathitt County High SchoolHigh · 669 students
- Sebastian Elementary SchoolElementary · 393 students
- Breathitt ElementaryElementary · 371 students
- Highland-Turner Elementary SchoolElementary · 184 students
- Breathitt Regional SchoolHigh · 36 students
- Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary SchoolCombined
Other schools in Jackson
- Breathitt County High SchoolHigh · 669 students
- Sebastian Elementary SchoolElementary · 393 students
- Breathitt ElementaryElementary · 371 students
- Jackson City SchoolCombined · 371 students
- Breathitt Regional SchoolHigh · 36 students
- Breathitt County Area Technology CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Breathitt Regional School0.1 mi · 36
- Breathitt County High School2.0 mi · 669
- Jackson City School2.2 mi · 371
- Breathitt Elementary2.9 mi · 371
- Sebastian Elementary School2.9 mi · 393
- Highland-Turner Elementary School5.3 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About Breathitt Learning AcademyHow many students attend Breathitt Learning Academy?
Breathitt Learning Academy enrolls approximately 18 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Breathitt Learning Academy serve?
Breathitt Learning Academy serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breathitt Learning Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Breathitt Learning Academy is approximately 9.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Breathitt Learning Academy?
Breathitt Learning Academy reports a student body of 72% White, 6% Hispanic, 22% Black.
Is Breathitt Learning Academy public or private?
Breathitt Learning Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Breathitt County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.