Wayne County Learning Academy

1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633

30 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Wayne County Learning Academy, located on South Main Street in Monticello, Kentucky, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Wayne County School District. The academy is designed to provide a more personalized, flexible learning environment for students who may face challenges in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to support students in meeting their academic requirements, overcoming personal barriers, and ultimately earning their high school diplomas.

Beyond academics, the academy places a significant emphasis on student support, social-emotional development, and individualized instruction. The staff works closely with students to create tailored learning plans that address unique needs, helping them stay on track toward graduation while preparing them for life after high school. Through its commitment to a supportive and structured atmosphere, Wayne County Learning Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the community have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their personal and educational success.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne County Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	3
Black	1

White
26 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (10.0 %)
Black
1 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County
Phone:	(606)348-8484
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
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 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 12