40509 Kentucky Public High Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public high schools in 40509, Kentucky, serving 254 students.
Public high schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 40509, Kentucky have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
The top ranked public high schools in 40509, Kentucky are Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative and Ridge Hospital Alt. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 40509 have a Graduation Rate of 10%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 21% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 17:1.
40509, KY Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2200 Liberty Rd10
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12 | 233 students
- Ridge Hospital Alt. High School3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
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