Steam Academy

123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Steam Academy's student population of 387 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Steam Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steam Academy is 0.63, 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
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State Level (KY)
#99 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
30%
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50-54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
8%
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Black
27%
11%
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White
54%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steam Academy's ranking?
Steam Academy is ranked #99 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Steam Academy often compared to?
Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Steam Academy?
387 students attend Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Steam Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steam Academy?
Steam Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steam Academy offer ?
Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steam Academy part of?
Steam Academy is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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