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#1215 of 1,284 schools in KY
Future Forward Education & Career Center
High School · Franklin County · Lexington, KY
A Franklin County high school where students score 56 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3475 Spurr Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Future Forward Education & Career Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 10% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Future Forward Education & Career 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$77,476
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40511; 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 | 2.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Fayette County Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 8–12 | 3.6 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| The StablesEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 8–12 | 3.8 mi | 41 | 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.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Future Forward Education & Career Center is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Future Forward Education & Career Center
Future Forward Education & Career Center is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 36 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Future Forward Education & Career Center
What grades does Future Forward Education & Career Center serve?
Future Forward Education & Career Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Future Forward Education & Career Center?
Future Forward Education & Career Center has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Future Forward Education & Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Future Forward Education & Career Center is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Future Forward Education & Career Center rank in KY?
Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks #1,215 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Future Forward Education & Career Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Future Forward Education & Career Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Future Forward Education & Career Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Future Forward Education & Career Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Future Forward Education & Career Center a charter school?
No, Future Forward Education & Career Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Future Forward Education & Career Center a Title I school?
No, Future Forward Education & Career Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Future Forward Education & Career Center?
8.3% of students at Future Forward Education & Career 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (859) 246-2806
- Area population (ZIP 40511)
- 36,101
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 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.
- 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 40511; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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