Enrollment
64
High
DISTRICT 475 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY COUNTY·NCES 210425002317
The Sterling School
724 Woodford Drive, Mount Sterling, KY 40353 · (859) 497-8761 · Montgomery County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL64 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
17.1:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
53 students
DISTRICT 59% · 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 6 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 6% |
| Grade 10 | 12 | 19% |
| Grade 11 | 23 | 36% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 20% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 47% · US 70%
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 The Sterling School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 64 | #236 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
64
+29 (+83%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 7.0:1
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 | 64 | 3.8 | 17.1:1 | 83% (53) |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 3.8 | 15.7:1 | 88% (52) |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 3.8 | 12.5:1 | 79% (37) |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 5 | 7.0:1 | 71% (25) |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 4.5 | 13.1:1 | 71% (42) |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 86% (38) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Sterling School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (59 to 64); teachers down 17% (4.5 to 3.8).
About The Sterling School
The Sterling School is a very small high school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, one of the schools in Montgomery County. It reports enrollment of 64 students in grades 6 through 12. That puts enrollment 89% below the 558-student average for high schools in Kentucky.
District-wide, Montgomery County has 8 schools and 4,442 students.
At The Sterling School, 92% of students are White. Other students are 6% Hispanic. Census estimates put Montgomery County at about 92% White, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 15%.
There are 3.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at The Sterling School, giving a ratio of 17.1:1. The average ratio among high schools in Kentucky is similar, at 16.6:1. A total of 53 students, or 83%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 59% average among public schools in Montgomery County.
In the wider Montgomery County area, the median household earns about $56,396 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The Sterling School shares Montgomery County with 8 other public schools.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates The Sterling School from the closest public school, Montgomery County High School. Within five miles are 7 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put The Sterling School in a town some distance from an urbanized area (Town: Distant).
The Sterling School had 35 students in 2020-21 and 64 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 7.0:1 to 17.1:1.
This page is set up for the Sterling School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,395
Census ACS
Median income
$56,396
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,442 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Montgomery County
- Montgomery County High SchoolHigh · 1,345 students
- McNabb Middle SchoolMiddle · 928 students
- Camargo Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
- Mapleton Elementary SchoolElementary · 524 students
- Northview ElementaryElementary · 503 students
- Mount Sterling Elementary SchoolElementary · 464 students
Other schools in Mount Sterling
- Montgomery County High SchoolHigh · 1,345 students
- McNabb Middle SchoolMiddle · 928 students
- Camargo Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
- Mapleton Elementary SchoolElementary · 524 students
- Northview ElementaryElementary · 503 students
- Mount Sterling Elementary SchoolElementary · 464 students
Nearby schools
- Montgomery County High School0.1 mi · 1,345
- McNabb Middle School0.2 mi · 928
- Gateway Children's Services0.9 mi · 17
- Mapleton Elementary School1.5 mi · 524
- Mount Sterling Elementary School1.9 mi · 464
- Northview Elementary2.7 mi · 503
Frequently asked questions
About The Sterling SchoolHow large is The Sterling School?
The Sterling School enrolls approximately 64 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does The Sterling School serve?
The Sterling School serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sterling School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Sterling School is approximately 17.1:1 (4 FTE teachers).
How diverse is The Sterling School?
The Sterling School reports a student body of 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Is The Sterling School public or private?
The Sterling School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Montgomery County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.