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#740 of 1,284 schools in KY
Carter G. Woodson Academy
High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Carter G. Woodson Academy score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carter G. Woodson Academy 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$89,429
Median home value
$338,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,719 | Compare → |
| Sphinx AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Martin L King Acad for Excellence AltEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,889 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Carter G. Woodson Academy is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter G. Woodson Academy
Carter G. Woodson Academy is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 305 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter G. Woodson Academy
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Academy serve?
Carter G. Woodson Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter G. Woodson Academy rank in KY?
Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks #740 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Carter G. Woodson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter G. Woodson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter G. Woodson Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Carter G. Woodson Academy a charter school?
No, Carter G. Woodson Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter G. Woodson Academy a Title I school?
No, Carter G. Woodson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter G. Woodson Academy?
59.0% of students at Carter G. Woodson Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (859) 381-3933
- Area population (ZIP 40509)
- 45,135
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 40509; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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