Otter Creek Academy

1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633

19 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Otter Creek Academy, located in Monticello, Kentucky, is a specialized educational facility that operates as a residential treatment center. The academy is designed to serve adolescent boys who are struggling with behavioral, academic, or emotional challenges. By providing a structured, therapeutic environment, the school focuses on personal growth, accountability, and the development of positive life skills to help students navigate their teenage years and prepare for adulthood.

The program at Otter Creek Academy integrates a traditional academic curriculum with therapeutic support and character-building activities. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure that students can catch up on their education while addressing the underlying issues that may have led to their enrollment. Through its remote, rural setting, the academy aims to provide a focused atmosphere where students can distance themselves from negative influences and engage in a supportive community dedicated to reform and academic achievement.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otter Creek Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Black	4

White
15 (78.9 %)
Black
4 (21.1 %)

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:	Wayne County
Phone:	(606)343-0203
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 2

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 1