Serving 183 students in grades 8-12, Fayette County Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayette County Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fayette County Learning Center's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fayette County Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayette County Learning Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
26%
11%
White
56%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette County Learning Center's ranking?
Fayette County Learning Center is ranked #1140 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayette County Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Fayette County Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fayette County Learning Center?
183 students attend Fayette County Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fayette County Learning Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayette County Learning Center?
Fayette County Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fayette County Learning Center offer ?
Fayette County Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette County Learning Center part of?
Fayette County Learning Center is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fayette County Learning Center located?
Fayette County Learning Center is located in the St Martins Village neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
This is an amazing school and yea they are not the best grades but it's because they actually care about us and our mental health and then care about work so sorry that they don't meet your dumb tests.
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