Dessie Scott School

Wolfe County
5274 KY 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
22 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Dessie Scott School, located in Pine Ridge, Kentucky, is a specialized educational facility historically rooted in a mission to serve youth in need of a structured, supportive environment. Originally founded as a mission school, it has evolved over the years to focus on providing academic instruction and behavioral support for students who may have struggled in traditional public school settings. The campus is situated in a rural, mountainous region of Wolfe County, utilizing its setting to offer a quiet atmosphere conducive to focused learning and personal growth.

The institution has traditionally operated as a residential and day program, catering to students facing various social, emotional, or academic challenges. By maintaining small class sizes and a therapeutic approach to education, the school aims to help students develop the coping skills and academic credits necessary to succeed. While the school has undergone various transitions in oversight and operational focus throughout its long history, its core identity remains linked to providing a second chance for students through holistic guidance and a personalized approach to the Kentucky state curriculum.
22
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (77.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (13.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wolfe County
Phone: (606)668-6006
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
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 1
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 3
Ungraded 5
Gender Ratio