Lincoln County High School is a public secondary school located in Stanford, Kentucky. It was opened in August 1974 for the 1974???975 school year, after the consolidation of the local high schools of the towns of Lincoln County; Stanford, Crab Orchard, Hustonville, McKinney, and King's Mountain area.
Patriot Academy serves 15 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
The diversity score of Patriot Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Patriot Academy?
15 students attend Patriot Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Patriot Academy students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patriot Academy?
Patriot Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Patriot Academy offer ?
Patriot Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Patriot Academy part of?
Patriot Academy is part of Lincoln County School District.
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