Union County Learning Academy

14 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Union County Learning Academy, located in Morganfield, Kentucky, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Union County Public Schools district. Designed to provide a personalized approach to learning, the academy focuses on students who may benefit from a non-traditional environment. The school prioritizes credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic intervention, aiming to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare for post-secondary success.

By maintaining a smaller, more focused student-to-teacher ratio, the academy fosters a supportive atmosphere where educators can address the unique social and academic needs of each learner. The program is committed to ensuring that students remain on track toward earning their high school diplomas while developing the necessary life skills and work habits to succeed beyond the classroom. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated staff, Union County Learning Academy serves as a vital resource for ensuring all students in the district have a viable pathway to academic achievement.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

350.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	2

White
12 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (14.3 %)

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:	Union County
Phone:	(270)389-3553
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
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 8 2

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 1