Enrollment
39
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazard, KY
Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210477002398
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+157% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Learning Academy
Learning Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Hazard, Kentucky, enrolling 39 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 157% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.4% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 39 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hazard's high schools, it stands alongside Perry County Central High School (819 students): Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39:1 vs 15.8:1).
Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students) and West Perry Elementary School (743 students) alongside Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Learning Academy compares
Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 157% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 157% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Learning Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry County, which includes Learning Academy.
$14,112
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 61.0%
Federal 24.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Perry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Hazard
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Learning Academy
How many students attend Learning Academy?
Learning Academy has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazard, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Academy is 39:1, which is 157% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Learning Academy?
94.4% of students at Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Learning Academy is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Academy?
Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Learning Academy rank among high schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hazard, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hazard on the city page.
Is Learning Academy a good school?
Learning Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Learning Academy, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), West Perry Elementary School (743 students), and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.
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