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The Academy vs. Franklin County Career And Technical Center

Should you attend The Academy or Franklin County Career And Technical Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
The Academy
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
Top Rankings

The Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, The Academy 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
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School Type
Alternative
Vocational
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
45 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Academy.
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin County Career And Technical Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#1093 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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21-39%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Top 5% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Franklin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Academy by grade.
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Grade 6 Students
1
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Grade 7 Students
2
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Grade 8 Students
7
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Grade 9 Students
12
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Grade 10 Students
14
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Grade 11 Students
7
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Grade 12 Students
2
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
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This chart showcases the diversity score of The Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
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