Below Average
#1045 of 1,284 schools in KY
Fayette County Learning Center
High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A high school in Lexington, KY where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 Price Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2025)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fayette County Learning Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fayette County Learning Center 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$28,040
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
28.7%
Poverty rate
37.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40508; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Sayre SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Audrey Grevious CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 18 | 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.
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
- #53 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
Fayette County Learning Center is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fayette County Learning Center
Fayette County Learning Center is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 189 students in grades 8th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayette County Learning Center
What grades does Fayette County Learning Center serve?
Fayette County Learning Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Fayette County Learning Center?
Fayette County Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette County Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette County Learning Center is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fayette County Learning Center rank in KY?
Fayette County Learning Center ranks #1,045 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Fayette County Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayette County Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Fayette County Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayette County Learning Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Fayette County Learning Center a charter school?
No, Fayette County Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fayette County Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Fayette County Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fayette County Learning Center?
70.9% of students at Fayette County Learning Center 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (859) 381-0597
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 40508)
- 24,356
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 23.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40508; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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