Enrollment
41
High
DISTRICT 605 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WARREN COUNTY·NCES 210573001926
Lighthouse Academy
877 Jackson St, Bowling Green, KY 42101 · (270) 782-5410 · Warren County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL41 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
3.4:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
35 students
DISTRICT 65% · 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 10 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 11 | 11 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 29 | 71% |
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 →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
41
-15 (-27%) vs 2020
-44% since 2010-11, when it was 73
Student : Teacher
3.4:1
was 5.6:1
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 | 41 | 12.1 | 3.4:1 | 85% (35) |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 12 | 3.6:1 | 67% (29) |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 11 | 5.0:1 | 84% (46) |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 10 | 5.6:1 | 63% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 6.6 | 7.3:1 | 60% (29) |
| 2015-16 | 66 | 5 | 13.2:1 | 76% (50) |
| 2010-11 | 73 | 4 | 18.3:1 | 68% (50) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lighthouse Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (48 to 41); teachers up 83% (6.6 to 12.1).
About Lighthouse Academy
At 877 Jackson St in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Lighthouse Academy operates as a small high school. The school counts 41 students across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Kentucky is about 558 students.
District-wide, Warren County has 30 schools and 18,559 students.
White students are the majority at Lighthouse Academy, with 51% of enrollment. It is also 20% Hispanic, 15% Black, 5% Asian, and 5% multiracial. Warren County's residents are about 76% White, 24 points above the school's share.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 3.4:1, with 12.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 13.2 students per teacher below the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Kentucky. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 85% of enrollment. That is higher than the 61% average for public schools in Warren County.
Within Warren County, the median household income is $65,794, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Besides Lighthouse Academy, Warren County has 44 other public schools.
The closest other public school is Beacon Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Lighthouse Academy has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.
Over 4 years, Lighthouse Academy's enrollment declined 27%, to 41. Students per teacher fell from 5.6 in 2020-21 to 3.4 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Warren County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
140,918
Census ACS
Median income
$65,794
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
23,324 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Warren County
- South Warren High SchoolHigh · 1,548 students
- Greenwood High SchoolHigh · 1,451 students
- Warren Central High SchoolHigh · 1,070 students
- Rich Pond ElementaryElementary · 990 students
- Warren East High SchoolHigh · 967 students
- Lost River ElementaryElementary · 856 students
Other schools in Bowling Green
- South Warren High SchoolHigh · 1,548 students
- Greenwood High SchoolHigh · 1,451 students
- Bowling Green High SchoolHigh · 1,377 students
- Warren Central High SchoolHigh · 1,070 students
- Bowling Green Junior HighMiddle · 1,042 students
- Rich Pond ElementaryElementary · 990 students
Other Lighthouse Academy schools
One other US public school is named Lighthouse Academy. Lighthouse Academy is the largest of the 2.
- Lighthouse AcademySheboygan, WI · 2 students
Nearby schools
- Beacon Academy0.0 mi · 137
- Warren County Day Treatment0.0 mi · 21
- Jackson Academy0.0 mi · 18
- Dishman McGinnis Elementary School0.9 mi · 506
- Parker-Bennett-Curry School1.0 mi · 400
- Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr1.0 mi · 35
Frequently asked questions
About Lighthouse AcademyHow large is Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy enrolls approximately 41 students in grades 09-12.
Is Lighthouse Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lighthouse Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy is approximately 3.4:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lighthouse Academy?
At Lighthouse Academy, the student body is approximately 51% White, 20% Hispanic, 15% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy is overseen by Warren County in Warren County.
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