Lighthouse Academy High School is an alternative school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States designed by the Warren County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School System for students having difficulty succeeding in their regular or traditional high school setting.
Serving 14 students in grades 3-12, Jackson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jackson Academy's student population of 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Jackson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
22%
11%
White
57%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Academy's ranking?
Jackson Academy is ranked #1121 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jackson Academy?
14 students attend Jackson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jackson Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jackson Academy offer ?
Jackson Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Academy part of?
Jackson Academy is part of Warren County School District.
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