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#948 of 1,284 schools in KY
Success Academy
High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40508
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Success Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
Based on 12 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Success 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 444 | 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
- #45 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
Success Academy is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Success Academy
Success Academy is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 366 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Success Academy
What grades does Success Academy serve?
Success Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Success Academy?
Success Academy has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Success Academy rank in KY?
Success Academy ranks #948 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Success Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Success Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Success Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Success Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Success Academy a charter school?
No, Success Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Success Academy a Title I school?
No, Success Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy?
64.8% of students at Success 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
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (859) 381-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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