Carter G. Woodson Academy

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Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks 157 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carter G. Woodson Academy is a public magnet high school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 287 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Carter G. Woodson Academy has had a mixed performance on state assessments compared to the Fayette County and Kentucky averages, it stands out in its support for African American students, ranking 9th out of 93 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.39% to 70.08% over the past three school years, significantly higher than nearby schools. Additionally, Carter G. Woodson Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13.0, lower than the nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, STEAM Academy and Opportunity Middle College consistently outperform Carter G. Woodson Academy on state assessments and the ACT exam, ranking among the top 25 high schools in Kentucky. Tates Creek High School, Henry Clay High School, and Frederick Douglass High School also demonstrate stronger academic performance than Carter G. Woodson Academy, with higher proficiency rates in core subject areas.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509

(859) 381-3933

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
157^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.0%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks better than 52.2% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.75. (See more...)

Compare Details Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks worse than 54.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.78. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carter G. Woodson Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter G. Woodson Academy 155^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Carter G. Woodson Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Carter G. Woodson Academy 157^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Carter G. Woodson Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Carter G. Woodson Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	57.74	126^th	337	62.6%
2016	35.38	239^th	331	27.8%
2017	34.86	235^th	330	28.8%
2018	46.77	175^th	322	45.7%
2019	48.51	168^th	335	49.9%
2022	61.01	97^th	320	69.7%
2023	55.63	133^rd	327	59.3%
2024	47.75	155^th	324	52.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	63.96	77^th	285	73.0%
2019	65.03	73^rd	303	75.9%
2022	77.40	33^rd	310	89.4%
2023	78.06	37^th	309	88.0%
2024	67.69	74^th	311	76.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	51.37	128^th	293	56.3%
2019	53.58	123^rd	303	59.4%
2022	62.80	84^th	304	72.4%
2023	58.36	111^th	307	63.8%
2024	50.40	133^rd	304	56.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	76.56	12^th	96	87.5%
2019	75.72	12^th	96	87.5%
2022	94.88	2^nd	84	97.6%
2023	78.54	10^th	79	87.3%
2024	74.46	14^th	80	82.5%

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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 Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	41.32	191^st	295	35.3%
2016	27.97	220^th	288	23.6%
2017	37.55	212^th	287	26.1%
2018	78.06	43^rd	271	84.1%
2019	54.11	116^th	285	59.3%
2021	27.00	209^th	267	21.7%
2022	54.93	102^nd	271	62.4%
2023	16.81	232^nd	276	15.9%
2024	43.78	157^th	290	45.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	80.96	27^th	254	89.4%
2021	32.68	174^th	234	25.6%
2022	82.62	17^th	266	93.6%
2023	39.91	171^st	272	37.1%
2024	54.63	104^th	274	62.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	79.61	31^st	237	86.9%
2019	54.41	113^th	251	55.0%
2021	28.49	177^th	238	25.6%
2022	62.04	73^rd	257	71.6%
2023	20.60	210^th	259	18.9%
2024	46.84	139^th	262	46.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Carter G. Woodson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	98.76	3^rd	89	96.6%
2022	76.00	11^th	89	87.6%
2023	40.61	51^st	83	38.6%
2024	79.82	9^th	93	90.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Carter G. Woodson Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2013	0	97	0	0	1	98
2014	0	107	0	1	2	110
2015	1	146	0	7	8	162
2016	1	163	0	12	13	189
2017	1	173	0	16	13	203
2018	3	172	1	25	14	215
2019	5	188	1	29	13	236
2020	8	195	0	33	13	249
2021	9	205	1	34	15	264
2022	9	207	1	38	11	266
2023	12	221	1	39	14	287

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

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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 Carter G. Woodson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	98	11.2	8.6	53.1
2014	110	11.4	9.6	47.3
2015	162	20.0	8.1	59.3
2016	189	21.0	9.0	61.4
2017	203	19.0	10.6	62.1
2018	215	18.0	11.9	58.6
2019	236	17.0	13.8	52.1
2020	249	19.3	12.9	69.1
2021	264	20.3	13.0	70.1
2022	266	20.9	12.7	56.4
2023	287	22.6	12.6	60.3

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 Carter G. Woodson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	98	11.2	8.6	53.1
2014	110	11.4	9.6	47.3
2015	162	20.0	8.1	59.3
2016	189	21.0	9.0	61.4
2017	203	19.0	10.6	62.1
2018	215	18.0	11.9	58.6
2019	236	17.0	13.8	52.1
2020	249	19.3	12.9	69.1
2021	264	20.3	13.0	70.1
2022	266	20.9	12.7	56.4
2023	287	22.6	12.6	60.3

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carter G. Woodson Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 133^rd of 327 Middle schools	9.5%
Ranks 116^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 232^nd of 276 High schools	43.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	287	21.6%
African American	188	221	17.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	29	39	34.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	12	140%
Two or More Races	13	14	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.1%	60.3%	8.2%

Schools Near Carter G. Woodson Academy

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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
Carter G. Woodson Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	2000 Winchester Road	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3933	287	23	12.6	60.3%	12 (4.2%)	221 (77.0%)	39 (13.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	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	1,667	91	18.2	43.4%	779 (46.7%)	472 (28.3%)	250 (15.0%)	63 (3.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (6.0%)	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
Eastside Technical Center	Public	9-12	2208 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3740	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt	Public	6-12	2200 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4040	182	25	7.2	69.2%	66 (36.3%)	76 (41.8%)	24 (13.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (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
Bryan Station High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Eastin Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(859) 381-3308	1,893	107	17.6	59.2%	513 (27.1%)	627 (33.1%)	636 (33.6%)	22 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (5.0%)	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
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	10	1	10.0	30.0%	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Henry Clay High School	Public	9-12	2100 Fontaine Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3423	2,031	121	16.8	46.6%	1,048 (51.6%)	409 (20.1%)	313 (15.4%)	146 (7.2%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	113 (5.6%)	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
Homebound Secondary	Public	6-12	701 E Main St	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	2	1	2.0		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	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	398	19	20.8	36.2%	208 (52.3%)	108 (27.1%)	48 (12.1%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	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
Opportunity Middle College	Public	11-12	470 Cooper Drive	Lexington	40506	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-6379	65	4	14.7	55.4%	27 (41.5%)	18 (27.7%)	11 (16.9%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Carter G. Woodson Academy

How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Carter G. Woodson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Carter G. Woodson Academy?

Students at Carter G. Woodson Academy are 77% African American, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White.

What district is Carter G. Woodson Academy in?

Fayette County

Is Carter G. Woodson Academy a good school?

Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks 157^th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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