McDaniel Learning Center

46 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The McDaniel Learning Center, located in London, Kentucky, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Laurel County School District. The center is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they stay on track toward graduation and long-term success.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the center places a strong emphasis on character development and student accountability. The faculty and staff work closely with students to foster a sense of responsibility and self-discipline, aiming to equip them with the life skills necessary for post-secondary education or the workforce. By offering a different approach to learning, the McDaniel Learning Center serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a second chance for students to achieve their educational goals in a focused and encouraging atmosphere.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDaniel Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	1

White
45 (97.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (2.2 %)

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:	Laurel County
Phone:	(606)862-4781
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
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 9 3

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 17