Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Hugh C. Spalding Academy is an all-grades campus of cozy scale in Lebanon, Kentucky, part of Marion County, works with 164 students in grades K through 12.

Within Marion County, which oversees 8 schools and 3,036 students, Hugh C. Spalding Academy is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Hugh C. Spalding Academy records that nearly all students (82%) are White. The remainder looks like 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 54.7:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.7:1, putting Hugh C. Spalding Academy higher than the state norm the norm. About 43% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is lower than Marion County's rate of about 59%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Marion County shows median household income runs about $59,627, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. Across Marion County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,036 students), Hugh C. Spalding Academy is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Marion County High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.