HOME OF THE INNOCENTS SCHOOL

Home of the Innocents School is a public school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 57 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Home of the Innocents School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Home of the Innocents School**, located on East Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational component of the larger Home of the Innocents organization, which is one of the region’s most historic and comprehensive providers of care for children and families in crisis. The school is specifically designed to meet the unique academic and therapeutic needs of children residing at the facility, many of whom have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or complex medical challenges. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school helps ensure that these students maintain educational continuity despite the significant disruptions in their personal lives.

The program is characterized by its high degree of individualized attention, typically maintaining small class sizes and a trauma-informed teaching approach. The faculty and staff work in close collaboration with the facility’s clinical, social work, and medical teams to create a "wrap-around" educational experience. This integration allows the school to address not only academic standards but also the behavioral and emotional health of its students, aiming to stabilize them so they can eventually transition back into traditional public or private school settings with the tools needed to succeed.

For more information, contact Home of the Innocents School at (502) 596-1291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.