At a glance
Reported students
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513.5
The Sterling School: 64 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. 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
- 34
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about The Sterling School
The Sterling School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Mount Sterling. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Montgomery County. NCES reports 64 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 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 (92.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Sterling School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.8%
- 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
- White92.2%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Montgomery County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gateway Children's Services
High · Grades 05–12
17 reported students
Montgomery County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,345 reported students
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Northview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
503 reported students
Mapleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Camargo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Public schools near The Sterling School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School High · Montgomery County | 09–12 | 1,345 | under 0.1 mi |
| Montgomery County Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| McNabb Middle School Middle · Montgomery County | 06–08 | 928 | 0.2 mi |
| Gateway Children's Services High · Montgomery County | 05–12 | 17 | 0.9 mi |
| Mapleton Elementary School Elementary · Montgomery County | PK–05 | 524 | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School Elementary · Montgomery County | PK–05 | 464 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Sterling School
What grades does The Sterling School serve?
The Sterling School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Montgomery County.
How many students attend The Sterling School?
The Sterling School reported 64 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 34 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Sterling School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 64 students and 3.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Sterling School a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Sterling School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montgomery County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Sterling School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.8% 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 The Sterling School in?
The Sterling School is part of Montgomery County, based in Mount Sterling, KY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Sterling School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montgomery County High School (under 0.1 mi), Montgomery County Area Technology Center (0.1 mi), McNabb Middle School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.