Family Care Center

1135 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 22 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 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <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

School Overview

Family Care Center's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

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 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#773 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
38%
<50%
45%
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

Hispanic
32%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

Black
41%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

White
18%
71%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

<50%
91.4%
(22-23)
100%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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 91.4%.
How many students attend Family Care Center?
22 students attend Family Care Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Family Care Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Family Care Center?
Family Care Center has a student ration of 7:1, 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   10/10/2025
Wonderful day care. Our daughter is so happy there! The place is one of Lexington's best kept secrets.
- Posted by Parent - jlgea

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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