Minor Daniels Academy

1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218

159 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Minor Daniels Academy is a specialized educational institution located in Louisville, Kentucky, operating as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is designed to serve students who require a more structured and supportive environment than what is typically provided in a traditional high school setting. Its primary mission centers on providing an alternative pathway for academic success, focusing on credit recovery, social-emotional development, and preparing students for post-secondary opportunities.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction to help students overcome barriers to graduation. By fostering a close-knit community, Minor Daniels Academy aims to re-engage students who may have struggled in larger school environments, offering them the resources and individualized attention necessary to build confidence, improve attendance, and complete their high school diplomas.

159

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minor Daniels Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	7
Black	120
Two or More	9

Black
120 (75.5 %)
White
23 (14.5 %)
Two or More
9 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8316
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
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 6 5

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 34

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Minor Daniels Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	5
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	34
Grade 9	39
Grade 10	34
Grade 11	18
Grade 12	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Minor Daniels Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	59	37.1%
Male	100	62.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)