Future Forward Education & Career Center

3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
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Top 20%
Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Future Forward Education & Career Center's student population of 37 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Future Forward Education & Career Center is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
<50%
30%
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
68%
11%
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White
24%
74%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Future Forward Education & Career Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Future Forward Education & Career Center's ranking?
Future Forward Education & Career Center is ranked #134 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Future Forward Education & Career Center?
37 students attend Future Forward Education & Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Future Forward Education & Career Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Future Forward Education & Career Center?
Future Forward Education & Career Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Future Forward Education & Career Center offer ?
Future Forward Education & Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Future Forward Education & Career Center part of?
Future Forward Education & Career Center is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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