Knox Inspire Academy

200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906

69 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Knox Inspire Academy, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Knox County Public Schools district. The academy is designed to provide a supportive and alternative learning environment for students who may require a different approach to their education than what is offered in a traditional classroom setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, improve their attendance, and stay on track toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, often integrating social-emotional support alongside core academic curricula. Because it serves as a "nontraditional" program, Knox Inspire Academy acts as a vital resource for the community, offering students a second chance to earn their high school diplomas in an environment that prioritizes mentorship and personalized growth. Through this targeted intervention, the school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

34.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox Inspire Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Black	1

White
68 (98.6 %)
Black
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(606)546-3157
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
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 4

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 16