Marion County Knight Academy

Marion County
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
541 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Marion County Knight Academy, located in Lebanon, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Marion County Public Schools district. The academy is designed to provide a structured, supportive alternative learning environment for students who may benefit from a setting different from the traditional comprehensive high school experience. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, foster social-emotional growth, and keep them on track for graduation.

The curriculum at Knight Academy focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing credit recovery and career readiness. The faculty and staff prioritize a culture of accountability and encouragement, working closely with families and district stakeholders to address individual student needs. By providing a pathway for students to regain momentum in their education, Knight Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in Marion County have the opportunity to earn their diplomas and transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.
541
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    438 (81.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    34 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion County
Phone: (270)692-3441
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 8 278
Grade 9 263
Gender Ratio