Serving 287 students in grades 6-12, Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
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Carter G. Woodson Academy's student population of 287 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
77%
11%
White
4%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Carter G. Woodson Academy is ranked #543 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Carter G. Woodson Academy often compared to?
Carter G. Woodson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jessie M Clark Middle School, Crawford Middle School, Morton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy?
287 students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carter G. Woodson Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Academy offer ?
Carter G. Woodson Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter G. Woodson Academy part of?
Carter G. Woodson Academy is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter G. Woodson Academy located?
Carter G. Woodson Academy is located in the Hamburg Area neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Hamburg Area.
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