Commander Academy

520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069

46 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Commander Academy, located at 120 Mackville Hill in Springfield, Kentucky, is a specialized educational institution that serves as an alternative learning environment. It is primarily recognized as an alternative school within the Washington County School District, designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom setting. The academy focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique academic and behavioral needs of its student body, helping them stay on track toward graduation.

The school emphasizes personalized attention, smaller class sizes, and a curriculum tailored to promote both academic achievement and personal responsibility. By offering a different approach than a conventional high school, Commander Academy aims to remove barriers to learning and help students develop the skills and confidence necessary to succeed. Its presence in the Springfield community highlights a commitment by the local school district to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face in a standard educational environment.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

126.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commander Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Black	6
Two or More	3

White
37 (80.4 %)
Black
6 (13.0 %)
Two or More
3 (6.5 %)

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:	Washington County
Phone:	(859)336-2116
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
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 1

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 18