Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Family Care 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Family Care Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Family Care Center's student population of 25 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Family Care Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Family Care Center is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
60%
10%
Black
20%
11%
White
20%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Care Center's ranking?
Family Care Center is ranked #773 out of 1,250 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Family Care Center?
The graduation rate of Family Care Center is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Family Care Center?
25 students attend Family Care Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Family Care Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Family Care Center?
Family Care Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Family Care Center offer ?
Family Care Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Family Care Center part of?
Family Care Center is part of Fayette County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/31/2009
Wonderful day care. Our daughter is so happy there! The place is one of Lexington's best kept secrets.
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