Lighthouse Academy High School is an alternative school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States designed by the Warren County Public School System for students having difficulty succeeding in their regular or traditional high school setting.
Serving 18 students in grades 3-12, Jackson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Academy's student population of 18 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Jackson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
55%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Academy's ranking?
Jackson Academy is ranked #730 out of 1,250 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?
<50% 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?
18 students attend Jackson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jackson Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Academy?
Jackson Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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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