Emerson Academy

90 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway Academy, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Daviess County Public Schools district. The academy is specifically designed to provide a supportive, structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to offer personalized academic pathways that help students overcome behavioral, social, or academic challenges, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized instruction and closer mentorship. By focusing on credit recovery, social-emotional learning, and character development, Gateway Academy aims to empower students to improve their attendance, academic performance, and overall outlook on education. Ultimately, the academy serves as a vital resource for students seeking a fresh start in a setting that prioritizes both academic success and long-term personal growth.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	6
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
45 (50.0 %)
Black
20 (22.2 %)
Two or More
18 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (6.7 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Owensboro Independent
Phone:	(270)686-1087
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 11

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 38