Heuser Hearing & Language Academy serves 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy's student population of 10 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1948
School Motto
Linking Generations Through Communication Since 1948
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is 0.55, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
30%
11%
White
60%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
3%
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
How many students attend Heuser Hearing & Language Academy?
10 students attend Heuser Hearing & Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy?
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heuser Hearing & Language Academy offer ?
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heuser Hearing & Language Academy part of?
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Heuser Hearing & Language Academy located?
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is located in the Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Old Louisville.
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