Hardin Community School

Charter School 30 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Hardin Community School, located at 400 Decatur St. in Kenton, Ohio, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Hardin County Educational Service Center. It is designed to provide an alternative learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and individualized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation and develop the skills necessary for academic and personal success.

The school emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere, often serving students who benefit from smaller class sizes and more personalized attention from teachers and staff. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards, Hardin Community School aims to remove barriers to learning and re-engage students who have become disengaged from the standard public school system. Through its focused curriculum and community-centered approach, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in Hardin County have access to the resources they need to complete their secondary education.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardin Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1
Black	2

White
27 (90.0 %)
Black
2 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hardin Community School
Phone:	(419)673-3210
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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 8 3

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 11