Very Good
#266 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 21% in state
The Academy
High School · Franklin County · Frankfort, KY
A Franklin County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Democrat Dr., Frankfort, KY 40601
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frankfort), 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
$67,125
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frankfort Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Franklin County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| William Cofield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Frankfort High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 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
The Academy is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Academy
The Academy is a public high school in Frankfort, KY, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Academy
What grades does The Academy serve?
The Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Academy?
The Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Academy rank in KY?
The Academy ranks #266 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is The Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 The Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Academy a charter school?
No, The Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Academy a Title I school?
No, The Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Academy?
82.2% of students at The 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
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (502) 695-6720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 40601)
- 51,627
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 40601; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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