Stuart Academy

4603 Valley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40272

1,105 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stuart Academy, located at 4603 Valley Station Rd in Louisville, Kentucky, is a specialized educational facility within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. The school is primarily recognized as a "Transition Program," designed to support students who require a more structured and supportive environment than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom setting. Its mission centers on helping students address behavioral, social, or emotional challenges to ensure they remain on track academically and can eventually reintegrate into their home schools successfully.

The campus functions with a strong emphasis on personalized learning and intervention. Because it serves as a therapeutic and academic support hub, Stuart Academy utilizes smaller class sizes and specialized staff—including counselors and behavior specialists—to provide individualized attention. By focusing on both character development and academic proficiency, the academy aims to empower students to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and develop the necessary skills to thrive in both their educational and personal lives.

1,105

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stuart Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	172
Black	483
Asian	11
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	7

Black
483 (43.7 %)
White
366 (33.1 %)
Hispanic
172 (15.6 %)
Two or More
66 (6.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8334
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	819
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 364

Grade 7 361

Grade 8 380

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stuart Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	364
Grade 7	361
Grade 8	380

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stuart Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	486	44%
Male	619	56%

Middle School 6th - 8th