Red Bird Mission School
School Notes Overview:
Red Bird Mission, a non-profit agency located in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, empowers individuals and advocated justice by providing educational, health, and community outreach ministries to area low-income residents. Red Bird Mission and Clinic have been providing ministries in this region of the Appalachian Mountains since 1921. Today the need remains critical in this isolated, rural distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area. Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs through ministry in five areas Education, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach, Economic Opportunity, and Community Housing Improvement. The Education ministries are carried out through a K-12 school and an early childhood development program for 3 and 4 year-old children. These education ministries provide the opportunity for the children and youth of this community to get a quality education in a loving Christian environment empowering these young people with tools that will help them escape this cycle of poverty in which they are exposed to and live in daily. ...
School Overview:
Red Bird Mission School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Methodist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Bell County, KY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 239 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(KY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 7% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 18 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 27 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | |
This School |
(KY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Red Bird Mission, a non-profit agency located in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, empowers individuals and advocated justice by providing educational, health, and community outreach ministries to area low-income residents. Red Bird Mission and Clinic have been providing ministries in this region of the Appalachian Mountains since 1921. Today the need remains critical in this isolated, rural distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area. Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs through ministry in five areas Education, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach, Economic Opportunity, and Community Housing Improvement. The Education ministries are carried out through a K-12 school and an early childhood development program for 3 and 4 year-old children. These education ministries provide the opportunity for the children and youth of this community to get a quality education in a loving Christian environment empowering these young people with tools that will help them escape this cycle of poverty in which they are exposed to and live in daily.
- Profile last updated: 01/29/2009
In the News:
- Red Bird Mission School in Danger of Closing Doors due to Bad Economy (WKYT Lexington)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 09:51:42 pm
An Eastern Kentucky Mission School is facing financial trouble that could close its doors. - Education notes: August 5 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 10:10:43 am
awards/recognition ■ University of Kentucky alumnus Donald J. Leopold will receive the highe
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (40913) | School Zip (40913) |
(KY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 338 people | 4,039,600 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 20% | 15% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $15,750 | $39,915 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 33 years old | 40 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (40913) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 56% / 44% | 66% / 34% |
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