Berea Community High School

353 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Berea Community High School, located at 1 Pirate Pkwy in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a central hub of education for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic preparation and personal development, aiming to ready its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school—home of the "Pirates"—maintains a strong commitment to extracurricular engagement, including athletics, arts, and various student-led clubs. By integrating community values with modern educational practices, Berea Community High School strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. The school acts as a vital pillar in the Berea area, working to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their town and the broader world.

353

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berea Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	27
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	15

White
288 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (7.6 %)
Black
21 (5.9 %)
Two or More
15 (4.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berea Independent
Phone:	(859)986-4911
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 102

Grade 10 81

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 79

Ungraded 2