For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,994 students in 40509, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40509, KY are Frederick Douglass High School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King For Excellence Alt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40509 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frederick Douglass High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best 40509, KY Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Martin L King For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
40509, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40509, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40509, KY include Frederick Douglass High School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King For Excellence Alt.
How many public high schools are located in 40509, KY?
4 public high schools are located in 40509, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509, KY?
40509, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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