Northpoint Academy

5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501

72 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Northpoint Academy, located at 5279 North Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Pike County School District. The academy is designed to provide a structured, supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Northpoint Academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, keep them on track for graduation, and provide the resources necessary for their future success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff at Northpoint work closely with students to foster a sense of responsibility and academic confidence, often utilizing credit recovery programs and vocational guidance. By bridging the gap between students and their educational goals, Northpoint Academy serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students in the region have a pathway to earn their diploma in an environment tailored to their individual needs.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northpoint Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	1

White
71 (98.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.4 %)

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:	Pike County
Phone:	(606)433-9254
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
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 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 24