Carter G. Woodson Academy

2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 266 students in grades 6-12, Carter G. Woodson Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carter G. Woodson Academy's student population of 266 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Carter G. Woodson Academy 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 Carter G. Woodson Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#937 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
30%
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30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
78%
11%
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White
4%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter G. Woodson Academy's ranking?
Carter G. Woodson Academy is ranked #937 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy?
266 students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carter G. Woodson Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Academy has a student ration of 13:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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