Enrollment
39
High
DISTRICT 776 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEADE COUNTY·NCES 210405002202
James R. Allen High School
918 Old State Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108 · (270) 422-7516 · Meade County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL39 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
19.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
29 students
DISTRICT 50% · 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 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 16 | 41% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 12 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 5% |
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 →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 39 | 2 | 19.5:1 | 74% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 2 | 18.5:1 | 81% (30) |
| 2022-23 | 28 | 1 | 28.0:1 | 75% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 2 | 1.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 74% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 50% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for James R. Allen High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1200% (3 to 39); teachers unchanged (2 to 2).
About James R. Allen High School
James R. Allen High School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The school counts 39 students across grades 6 through 12. The school's enrollment is 93% smaller than the 558 average for high schools in Kentucky.
James R. Allen High School is one of 9 schools in Meade County, which enrolls 4,921 students in total.
James R. Allen High School's enrollment is 77% White. Enrollment also includes 13% multiracial and 10% Hispanic. Among people living in Meade County, the White share is about 89%.
James R. Allen High School's 2 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 19.5:1. For comparison, high schools in Kentucky average 16.6:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 74%. That is higher than the 44% average for public schools in Meade County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Meade County show that median household income is about $74,355, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 13 public schools in Meade County, with a combined enrollment of about 5,001.
Meade County High School is the public school closest to James R. Allen High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 5 other public schools.
Federal data place James R. Allen High School in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area. James R. Allen High School is a virtual school according to federal records.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at James R. Allen High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Meade County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,158
Census ACS
Median income
$74,355
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,001 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Meade County
- Meade County High SchoolHigh · 1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Primary SchoolElementary · 807 students
- Stuart Pepper Middle SchoolMiddle · 702 students
- David T. Wilson ElementaryMiddle · 529 students
- Flaherty Primary SchoolElementary · 403 students
- Ekron Elementary SchoolElementary · 365 students
Other schools in Brandenburg
- Meade County High SchoolHigh · 1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Primary SchoolElementary · 807 students
- Stuart Pepper Middle SchoolMiddle · 702 students
- David T. Wilson ElementaryMiddle · 529 students
- Meade County College and Career CenterHigh
- Brandenburg High SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Meade County High School0.0 mi · 1,512
- Stuart Pepper Middle School0.7 mi · 702
- David T. Wilson Elementary0.9 mi · 529
- Barry Hahn Primary School1.0 mi · 807
- Ekron Elementary School4.5 mi · 365
- Heth-Washington Elementary School7.4 mi · 162
Frequently asked questions
About James R. Allen High SchoolHow many students attend James R. Allen High School?
James R. Allen High School enrolls approximately 39 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does James R. Allen High School serve?
James R. Allen High School serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at James R. Allen High School?
Approximately 19.5:1 students per teacher at James R. Allen High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at James R. Allen High School?
At James R. Allen High School, the student body is approximately 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 13% Two or more.
Is James R. Allen High School public or private?
James R. Allen High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Meade County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.