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#778 of 1,284 schools in KY

Bryan Station High School

High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY

A Fayette County high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

201 Eastin Rd, Lexington, KY 40505

  • Math 29% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$18,318
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

Students at Bryan Station High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bryan Station High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,541/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,922

Median home value

$166,300

Median rent

$914/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sphinx AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–121.7 mi29Compare →
Frederick Douglass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.2 mi1,719Compare →
Carter G. Woodson AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.96–122.3 mi305Compare →
Sayre SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–122.5 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fayette County

Schools in district
79
Rank in district
#42 of 66
District spending per student
$18,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bryan Station High School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bryan Station High School

Bryan Station High School is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 2,025 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryan Station High School

What grades does Bryan Station High School serve?

Bryan Station High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bryan Station High School?

Bryan Station High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,025 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Station High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Station High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryan Station High School rank in KY?

Bryan Station High School ranks #778 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Bryan Station High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryan Station High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bryan Station High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan Station High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bryan Station High School a charter school?

No, Bryan Station High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bryan Station High School a Title I school?

No, Bryan Station High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryan Station High School?

62.2% of students at Bryan Station High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 40505)
25,855
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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