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#714 of 1,284 schools in KY
Steam Academy
High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 East 6 Street, Lexington, KY 40508
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Steam Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steam 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Fayette County Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Audrey Grevious CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Sayre SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 525 | 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
- #38 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
Steam Academy is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steam Academy
Steam Academy is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 444 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steam Academy
What grades does Steam Academy serve?
Steam Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steam Academy?
Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steam Academy rank in KY?
Steam Academy ranks #714 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steam Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steam Academy?
38.5% of students at Steam 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (859) 381-3033
- 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 · 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 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, 2013-2025, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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