Enrollment
9
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owingsville, KY
Second Chance Academy
Federal NCES profile for Second Chance Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210033002335
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Second Chance Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Owingsville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Second Chance Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Second Chance Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Owingsville, KY.
School address
District: Bath County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210033002335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Second Chance Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Second Chance Academy
Second Chance Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Owingsville, Kentucky, enrolling 9 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3:1, Second Chance Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Kentucky schools and 80% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.3% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Kentucky schools, with 9 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 5 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 9 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owingsville's public schools, it stands alongside Owingsville Elementary School (535 students): Second Chance Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3:1 vs 13.4:1).
Bath County also operates Bath County High School (604 students) and Owingsville Elementary School (535 students) alongside Second Chance 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 Second Chance Academy compares
Second Chance 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.6 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Second Chance Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bath County, which includes Second Chance Academy.
$12,121
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 24.5%
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 Second Chance Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owingsville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bath County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Second Chance Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Owingsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~9 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Second Chance Academy
How many students attend Second Chance Academy?
Second Chance Academy has 9 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Owingsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Chance Academy is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Second Chance Academy?
92.3% of students at Second Chance Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Chance Academy?
The largest demographic group at Second Chance Academy is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Owingsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Chance Academy?
Second Chance Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Second Chance Academy rank among schools in Owingsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Second Chance Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Owingsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owingsville on the city page.
Is Second Chance Academy a good school?
Second Chance Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 Bath County?
Besides Second Chance Academy, Bath County also operates Bath County High School (604 students), Owingsville Elementary School (535 students), and Crossroads Elementary School (397 students). See the Bath County district page for the complete list.
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