Powell County Academy

Powell County Academy, a micro-enrollment senior high in Stanton, Kentucky, run under Powell County, instructs 55 students, covering grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 558 students per school, that is 90% smaller than typical.

Across the 6 schools in Powell County (2,031 students total), Powell County Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Powell County Academy lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (96%). Beyond that, the school lists 4% Black. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Powell County Academy lists 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 27.5:1. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 78% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Powell County (around 68%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Powell County shows the typical household earns roughly $40,309 per year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Powell County Academy is one of 6 public schools in Powell County (combined enrollment of about 2,031 students).

Nearest neighbor: Stanton Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

Powell County Academy operates from an outlying location. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Powell County Academy has ticked up 267%, going from 15 students in 2018 to 55 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment fell from 7% to 0% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 4.3:1 in 2018 to 27.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.