- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210477002398
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 27
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Learning Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+161.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 210477002398 · Hazard, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 39:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
Learning Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+161.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- This school 39
Learning Academy
39 students
What this shows Learning Academy reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Academy compares
Learning Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~39 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), up 29.
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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
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.