Frankfort High School is located at 328 Shelby Street in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Frankfort Independent School District which consists of Second Street School, Panther Transition Academy, and Frankfort High School. In December 1885, the original building burned.
Serving 17 students in grades 7-12, Panther Transition Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilkinson Street School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Frankfort, KY, encompassing approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panther Transition Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Panther Transition Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
The diversity score of Panther Transition Academy is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panther Transition Academy?
The graduation rate of Panther Transition Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Panther Transition Academy?
17 students attend Panther Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Panther Transition Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Transition Academy?
Panther Transition Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Panther Transition Academy offer ?
Panther Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Panther Transition Academy part of?
Panther Transition Academy is part of Frankfort Independent School District.
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