James R. Allen High School

918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108

28 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

James R. Allen High School, located in Brandenburg, Kentucky, functions as an alternative education facility within the Meade County School District. The school is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their academic standing, and stay on track toward high school graduation.

Beyond its academic focus, James R. Allen High School emphasizes behavioral development and personal responsibility. The faculty and staff work closely with students to create individualized learning plans that address their unique needs and goals. Through this targeted approach, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students who struggle in a conventional classroom environment are given the tools, guidance, and opportunity to succeed and transition into post-secondary life.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James R. Allen High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Two or More	3

White
25 (89.3 %)
Two or More
3 (10.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meade County
Phone:	(270)422-7516
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 2

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 3