- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morehead, KY
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Bluegrass Discovery Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210510002342
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Discovery Academy High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510002342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High shrank from 15 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210510002342 · Morehead, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 15.5:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High shrank from 15 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rowan County S
Rowan County Senior High School
904 students
- Rowan County M
Rowan County Middle School
695 students
- Mcbrayer Eleme
Mcbrayer Elementary School
566 students
- Rodburn Elemen
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- This school 31
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
31 students
What this shows Bluegrass Discovery Academy High reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy High compares
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Bluegrass Discovery Academy High is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluegrass Discovery Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Morehead
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
How many students attend Bluegrass Discovery Academy High?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High has 31 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morehead, KY. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High?
93.3% of students at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluegrass Discovery Academy High?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluegrass Discovery Academy High rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Discovery Academy High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Bluegrass Discovery Academy High, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Rowan County Middle School (695 students), and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.