Is Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt a good school?

Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Kentucky high schools.

How many students attend Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt.

What is the racial makeup of Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt?

Students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt are 48% African American, 31% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

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Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt is a public high school in Lexington, Kentucky that serves grades 6-12, with only 182 students enrolled. It is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Kentucky high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly lower than the Fayette County and state averages across all subjects and grade levels, and it has a 0% four-year graduation rate, which is extremely low compared to the other high schools in the area. The school has a high percentage of low-income students, with 69.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of African American students, who perform significantly worse than their white peers.

When comparing Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt to the nearby high schools, such as STEAM Academy, Bryan Station High School, and Opportunity Middle College, the academic performance gap is stark. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English was 17% at Martin L King, compared to 70% at STEAM Academy, 34% at Bryan Station High School, and 47% at Opportunity Middle College. The school's consistently low performance over time and the significant achievement gaps between different student subgroups suggest that addressing the challenges at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.

Detail:

Public 6-12

2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509

(859) 381-4040

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.1%

White:

30.8%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt ranks worse than 82.4% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 13^th among 14 ranked high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.1%), White (30.8%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt is 7.9, which is the 8^th best among 14 high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt employs 26.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt 239^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2013	1.99	325^th	335	3.0%
2014	0.76	327^th	335	2.4%
2016	0.41	324^th	331	2.1%
2017	0.17	330^th	330	0.0%
2018	0.44	320^th	322	0.6%
2019	1.86	325^th	335	3.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.96	299^th	303	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.00	300^th	303	1.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.25	96^th	96	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2013	9.70	248^th	291	14.8%
2014	2.48	284^th	290	2.1%
2015	4.63	272^nd	295	7.8%
2016	3.48	277^th	288	3.8%
2017	4.15	270^th	287	5.9%
2018	6.34	245^th	271	9.6%
2019	12.75	232^nd	285	18.6%
2022	8.81	239^th	271	11.8%
2023	10.80	241^st	276	12.7%
2024	14.31	239^th	290	17.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	4.36	223^rd	232	3.9%
2019	9.31	230^th	254	9.4%
2022	8.18	247^th	266	7.1%
2023	10.96	245^th	272	9.9%
2024	6.55	260^th	274	5.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	5.22	224^th	234	4.3%
2019	9.56	223^rd	249	10.4%
2022	15.99	218^th	252	13.5%
2023	17.26	217^th	253	14.2%
2024	23.74	208^th	261	20.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	2.91	227^th	237	4.2%
2019	8.17	230^th	251	8.4%
2022	9.88	234^th	257	8.9%
2023	10.58	236^th	259	8.9%
2024	4.70	253^rd	262	3.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	8.97	91^st	94	3.2%
2019	8.33	89^th	89	0.0%
2022	9.54	85^th	89	4.5%
2023	18.60	74^th	83	10.8%
2024	9.67	88^th	93	5.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	4.30	195^th	198	1.5%
2019	19.61	187^th	219	14.6%
2022	21.11	216^th	260	16.9%
2023	27.98	191^st	264	27.7%
2024	47.66	132^nd	273	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	42	91	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2001	77	102	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2002	71	84	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2003	71	84	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2004	79	104	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2005	75	99	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2006	57	100	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	159
2007	62	110	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	178
2008	52	103	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	162
2009	49	110	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	5	173
2010	40	90	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	5	147
2011	31	60	1	15	0	0	1	0	108
2012	23	78	1	8	0	0	2	0	112
2013	23	55	1	9	0	0	1	0	89
2014	19	69	0	9	0	0	3	0	100
2015	88	96	2	26	0	0	9	0	221
2016	101	89	1	27	0	0	10	0	228
2017	97	107	0	33	1	1	14	0	253
2018	90	103	0	27	0	0	13	0	233
2019	78	101	1	23	0	0	13	0	216
2020	129	103	3	30	2	0	17	0	284
2021	93	77	1	17	1	0	20	0	209
2022	47	61	1	14	0	0	13	0	136
2023	66	76	1	24	0	1	14	0	182
2024	64	100	0	27	0	1	16	0	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	134	26.2	5.1	0
2001	180	24.0	7.5	54.4
2002	159	29.2	5.4	98.1
2003	159	29.2	5.4	98.1
2004	187	25.3	7.4	n/a
2005	177	28.2	6.3	n/a
2006	159	27.8	5.7	98.1
2007	178	30.0	5.9	84.2
2008	162	30.2	5.4	64.8
2009	173	31.6	5.5	66.1
2010	147	20.7	7.1	74.6
2011	108	29.7	3.6	95.4
2012	112	28.9	3.8	75.9
2013	89	27.3	3.2	75.3
2014	100	27.3	3.6	87
2015	221	26.0	8.5	63.8
2016	228	24.0	9.5	65.4
2017	253	23.6	10.7	68.4
2018	233	24.3	9.5	76.4
2019	216	25.8	8.3	64.4
2020	284	25.5	11.1	51.1
2021	209	25.3	8.2	74.2
2022	136	24.9	5.4	68.4
2023	182	25.1	7.2	69.2
2024	208	26.1	7.9	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	134	26.2	5.1	0
2001	180	24.0	7.5	54.4
2002	159	29.2	5.4	98.1
2003	159	29.2	5.4	98.1
2004	187	25.3	7.4	n/a
2005	177	28.2	6.3	n/a
2006	159	27.8	5.7	98.1
2007	178	30.0	5.9	84.2
2008	162	30.2	5.4	64.8
2009	173	31.6	5.5	66.1
2010	147	20.7	7.1	74.6
2011	108	29.7	3.6	95.4
2012	112	28.9	3.8	75.9
2013	89	27.3	3.2	75.3
2014	100	27.3	3.6	87
2015	221	26.0	8.5	63.8
2016	228	24.0	9.5	65.4
2017	253	23.6	10.7	68.4
2018	233	24.3	9.5	76.4
2019	216	25.8	8.3	64.4
2020	284	25.5	11.1	51.1
2021	209	25.3	8.2	74.2
2022	136	24.9	5.4	68.4
2023	182	25.1	7.2	69.2
2024	208	26.1	7.9	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 285 High schools	Ranks 241^st of 276 High schools	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	216	182	15.7%
African American	101	76	24.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	23	24	4.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	78	66	15.4%
Two or More Races	13	14	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	69.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt	Public	6-12	2200 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4040	208	26	7.9	72.6%	64 (30.8%)	100 (48.1%)	27 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.7%)	14.3	239^th of 290 public high schools	17.6%		10.8	241^st of 276 public high schools	12.7%	2						16.0								17.0		17.0	7.0	23.0
Eastside Technical Center	Public	9-12	2208 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3740	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carter G. Woodson Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	2000 Winchester Road	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3933	305	22	13.6	59.0%	19 (6.2%)	229 (75.1%)	36 (11.8%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	43.8	157^th of 290 public high schools	45.9%		16.8	232^nd of 276 public high schools	15.9%	75	51.0	53.0	16.0	17.0	55.0	55.0	40.0	33.0	31.0	42.0	75.0	29.0	31.0	33.0	38.0	38.0	25.0	41.0
Frederick Douglass High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2000 Winchester Road	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3780	1,719	91	18.9	47.5%	757 (44.0%)	508 (29.6%)	275 (16.0%)	59 (3.4%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	114 (6.6%)	56.7	115^th of 290 public high schools	60.3%		63.5	75^th of 276 public high schools	72.8%	40				39.0				56.0			41.0		34.0		41.0	43.0	31.0	43.0	$16,202	$792	$389	$1,182	$10,837	$2,245	$13,082
Henry Clay High School	Public	9-12	2100 Fontaine Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3423	1,990	120	16.5	48.2%	973 (48.9%)	416 (20.9%)	353 (17.7%)	123 (6.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (6.1%)	75.3	48^th of 290 public high schools	83.4%		72.6	47^th of 276 public high schools	83.0%	1				44.0				58.0			51.0		48.0		54.0	48.0	37.0	47.0	$16,419	$828	$376	$1,224	$11,183	$2,086	$13,250
Ridge Hospital Alternative High School	Public	6-12	3050 Rio Dosa Dr	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 269-2325	5	1	5.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Homebound Secondary	Public	6-12	701 E Main St	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	5	1	5.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
STEAM Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	123 East 6 Street	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3033	444	20	22.4	38.5%	232 (52.3%)	125 (28.2%)	58 (13.1%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	81.7	25^th of 290 public high schools	91.4%		82.5	24^th of 276 public high schools	91.3%	1				49.0				68.0			38.0		47.0		53.0	70.0	49.0	69.0
Bryan Station High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Eastin Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(859) 381-3308	2,025	120	16.9	62.2%	518 (25.6%)	644 (31.8%)	740 (36.5%)	23 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	97 (4.8%)	38.5	181^st of 290 public high schools	37.6%		32.7	189^th of 276 public high schools	31.5%	8				26.0				40.0			42.0		37.0		42.0	34.0	18.0	33.0	$16,622	$1,157	$448	$1,605	$10,964	$2,125	$13,087
Opportunity Middle College	Public	11-12	470 Cooper Drive	Lexington	40506	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-6379	117	4	27.8	48.7%	38 (32.5%)	32 (27.4%)	22 (18.8%)	21 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	51.7	131^st of 290 public high schools	54.8%		82.7	22^nd of 276 public high schools	92.0%	109											36.0		26.0		38.0	47.0	30.0	60.0

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