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#1168 of 1,284 schools in KY
The Stables
High School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4185 Walt Robertson Road, Lexington, KY 40511
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Stables score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Stables 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Future Forward Education & Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,719 | Compare → |
| Henry Clay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,990 | 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.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #62 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
The Stables is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Stables
The Stables is a public high school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 41 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Stables
What grades does The Stables serve?
The Stables serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend The Stables?
The Stables has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stables?
The student-teacher ratio at The Stables is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Stables rank in KY?
The Stables ranks #1,168 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is The Stables's MySchoolScout rating?
The Stables has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Stables?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Stables has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is The Stables a charter school?
No, The Stables is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Stables a Title I school?
No, The Stables is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Stables?
58.5% of students at The Stables 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
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.9%
- Phone
- (859) 333-5827
- 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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