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Northpoint Academy

5279 North Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501Pike County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
72
Students
Total enrolled
$14,759
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 72 students in grades 06–12 in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,759 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Northpoint Academy is a small high in Pikeville, Kentucky, serving grades 06–12 with 72 students. The district invests $14,759 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Northpoint Academy

72
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution52 male · 20 female
72%
28%
Male 72%Female 28%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 67 students
Student Composition
99%
White99%
Hispanic / Latino1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210480002256

Academic Outcomes at Northpoint Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 41501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,759Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,759
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,494
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,759 spent per student, an estimated $6,538 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
21%
State government
59.4%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal programs
19.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Valley Elementary SchoolMullins Elementary SchoolJohns Creek Elementary SchoolMillard School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Belfry Middle School
↓
High School
Pike County Central High SchoolShelby Valley High SchoolBelfry High SchoolEast Ridge High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyPike County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPike County →
Phone: (606)433-9254
NCES ID: 210480002256
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pikeville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pike County
Elem
Valley Elementary School
866 students · PK–08
● 39 opp72% FRL
Elem
Mullins Elementary School
755 students · PK–08
● 39 opp65% FRL
Elem
Johns Creek Elementary School
632 students · PK–08
● 39 opp76% FRL
Elem
Millard School
604 students · PK–08
● 39 opp77% FRL
High
Pike County Central High School
601 students · 09–12
● 39 opp57% FRL
Elem
Belfry Elementary
592 students · PK–05
● 40 opp68% FRL
High
Shelby Valley High School
531 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
High
Belfry High School
531 students · 09–12
● 40 opp63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5279 North Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.