The Academy @ Shawnee, is a magnet middle school and high school in the Jefferson County Public School District in Louisville, Kentucky. It is one of five West Louisville schools selected as part of the Signature Partnership initiative with the University of Louisville.
Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-12, The Academy Shawnee 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 5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy @ Shawnee serves the northwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Academy Shawnee's student population of 1,051 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,051 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Academy Shawnee ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy Shawnee is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academy Shawnee's ranking?
The Academy Shawnee is ranked #1209 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy Shawnee?
The graduation rate of The Academy Shawnee is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend The Academy Shawnee?
1,051 students attend The Academy Shawnee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of The Academy Shawnee students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Academy Shawnee?
The Academy Shawnee has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Academy Shawnee offer ?
The Academy Shawnee offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Academy Shawnee part of?
The Academy Shawnee is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is The Academy Shawnee located?
The Academy Shawnee is located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Shawnee.
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