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Hopkins County Schools Academy

Grades KG–12 · Combined / other · Madisonville, KY · NCES 210286002280

VirtualAlternative School

At a glance

Reported students

75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Kentucky other enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

361

Hopkins County Schools Academy: 75 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

8.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
49
Teachers (FTE)
3.5
Student–teacher ratio
14:1

What the reported data says about Hopkins County Schools Academy

Hopkins County Schools Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Madisonville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hopkins County. NCES reports 75 students for 2024–25.

Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hopkins County Schools Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
16.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
68%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White74.7%
  • Hispanic10.7%
  • Black6.7%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Hopkins County Schools Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Hopkins County Central High School

High · Hopkins County

09–12861under 0.1 mi
South Hopkins Middle School

Middle · Hopkins County

06–083002.4 mi
Southside Elementary School

Elementary · Hopkins County

PK–055492.6 mi
Kentucky TECH - Madisonville Reg Tech Ct

Other · Hopkins County

UG–UG05.7 mi
Madisonville Technical College

Other · Hopkins County

UG–UG06.2 mi
Madisonville Health Technology Center

Other · Hopkins County

UG–UG06.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins County Schools Academy

What grades does Hopkins County Schools Academy serve?

Hopkins County Schools Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Hopkins County.

How many students attend Hopkins County Schools Academy?

Hopkins County Schools Academy reported 75 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 49 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hopkins County Schools Academy?

The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 75 students and 8.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hopkins County Schools Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hopkins County Schools Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopkins County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hopkins County Schools Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

68% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hopkins County Schools Academy in?

Hopkins County Schools Academy is part of Hopkins County, based in Madisonville, KY, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hopkins County Schools Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hopkins County Central High School (under 0.1 mi), South Hopkins Middle School (2.4 mi), Southside Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.