Foothills Academy

107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602

16 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Foothills Academy, located in Albany, Kentucky, is an alternative educational institution that operates under the Clinton County School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral obstacles, allowing them to remain on track for graduation and achieve their educational goals.

Beyond its focus on core academic subjects, Foothills Academy emphasizes social-emotional development and credit recovery. The faculty works closely with each student to create individualized learning plans, fostering a unique approach that prioritizes student engagement and self-discipline. By providing a safe, alternative pathway to a high school diploma, the school serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their personal challenges—have the opportunity to succeed in their academic careers.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

2.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Black	3

White
13 (81.2 %)
Black
3 (18.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clinton County
Phone:	(606)387-4673
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 1