Family Care Center

Summary:

Family Care Center is a small public high school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Fayette County School District. With just 37 students, this school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, facing significant challenges in academic achievement, graduation rates, and serving a high-needs student population.

Family Care Center has a 0.0% four-year graduation rate, which is alarmingly low compared to the state and district averages. Its proficiency rates on standardized tests are drastically lower than the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages across all subject areas. The school has an exceptionally high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 80-82% over the past 3 years, and a very low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its struggles. In stark contrast, nearby high-performing schools like Henry Clay High School, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, STEAM Academy, and Lafayette High School consistently rank among the top 30-50 high schools in Kentucky.

The Audrey Grevious Center, another small public high school, is located just 0.13 miles away from Family Care Center and also serves a high-needs population with similarly low academic performance and rankings. The combination of a small student population, high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, and very low student-teacher ratio at Family Care Center may suggest that the school is struggling to provide the necessary resources and support to help students succeed academically.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1135 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504-4050

(859) 288-4040

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 25

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.0%

White:

20.0%

African American:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Family Care Center ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 14 ranked high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Family Care Center 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 Family Care Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60%), African American (20%), White (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Family Care Center is 8.3, which is the 9^th best among 14 high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Family Care Center employs 3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Family Care Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Family Care Center 269^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Family Care Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Fayette County:

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

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Rank History for Family Care Center

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Rank History for all students at Family Care Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	8.04	248^th	295	15.9%
2016	5.71	251^st	288	12.8%
2017	3.65	280^th	287	2.4%
2018	7.17	240^th	271	11.4%
2019	4.00	268^th	285	6.0%
2024	6.02	269^th	290	7.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Family Care Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.20	222^nd	226	1.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Family Care Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.18	257^th	274	6.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Family Care Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	4.24	227^th	234	3.0%
2019	1.90	244^th	249	2.0%
2024	3.87	252^nd	261	3.4%

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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 Family Care Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	3	5	12	0	2	22
2014	5	11	12	0	0	28
2015	10	10	20	0	2	42
2016	6	16	20	0	1	43
2017	6	15	20	0	1	42
2018	6	17	15	0	2	40
2019	7	12	16	1	0	36
2020	6	10	15	0	0	31
2021	5	6	10	0	1	22
2022	5	9	15	0	1	30
2023	7	13	14	0	3	37
2024	5	5	15	0	0	25

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 Family Care Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	22	0.7	31.4	77.3
2014	28	4.1	6.8	21.4
2015	42	6.0	7.0	64.3
2016	43	5.0	8.6	81.4
2017	42	3.7	11.1	88.1
2018	40	3.9	10.2	92.5
2019	36	4.1	8.7	66.7
2020	31	5.2	5.9	77.4
2021	22	4.5	4.8	81.8
2022	30	4.2	7.1	80
2023	37	3.2	11.5	81.1
2024	25	3.0	8.3	84

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 Family Care Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	22	0.7	31.4	77.3
2014	28	4.1	6.8	21.4
2015	42	6.0	7.0	64.3
2016	43	5.0	8.6	81.4
2017	42	3.7	11.1	88.1
2018	40	3.9	10.2	92.5
2019	36	4.1	8.7	66.7
2020	31	5.2	5.9	77.4
2021	22	4.5	4.8	81.8
2022	30	4.2	7.1	80
2023	37	3.2	11.5	81.1
2024	25	3.0	8.3	84

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 Family Care Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	36	37	2.8%
African American	12	13	8.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	14	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	7
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	81.1%	14.4%

Schools Near Family Care Center

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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 11th 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
Family Care Center	Public	9-12	1135 Harry Sykes Way	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 288-4040	25	3	8.3	84.0%	5 (20.0%)	5 (20.0%)	15 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6	269^th of 290 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)												20.0			9.0	0.0	9.0
Audrey Grevious Center	Public	6-12	1177 Harry Sykes Way	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-4370	18	5	3.6	55.6%	8 (44.4%)	5 (27.8%)	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Southside Technical Center	Public	9-12	1800 Harrodsburg Rd	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3603	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	401 Reed Ln	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3474	2,373	130	18.2	35.6%	1,487 (62.7%)	278 (11.7%)	325 (13.7%)	135 (5.7%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	141 (5.9%)	87.7	14^th of 290 public high schools	95.2%		87.3	13^th of 276 public high schools	95.3%	1				51.0				63.0		49.0		60.0		60.0	61.0	51.0	61.0	$15,435	$831	$384	$1,216	$10,051	$2,247	$12,299
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
Fayette County Learning Center	Public	8-12	475 Price Road	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-0597	189	25	7.6	70.9%	103 (54.5%)	42 (22.2%)	30 (15.9%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)	23.9	217^th of 290 public high schools	25.2%		13.7	237^th of 276 public high schools	14.1%	20							25.0	27.0			20.0	23.0	29.0	38.0	25.0	13.0	34.0
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
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)
Success Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1555 Georgetown Road	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 381-4000	366	18	20.1	64.8%	179 (48.9%)	90 (24.6%)	68 (18.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.8%)	41	171^st of 290 public high schools	41.0%		26	204^th of 276 public high schools	26.1%	33	16.0	15.0	15.0		42.0	29.0	38.0	27.0		33.0	26.0	29.0	41.0	38.0	46.0	24.0	49.0
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School	Public	9-12	1600 Man O' War Blvd	Lexington	40513	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3546	1,889	111	17.0	42.1%	759 (40.2%)	264 (14.0%)	595 (31.5%)	197 (10.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (3.7%)	80.1	30^th of 290 public high schools	89.7%		76.1	38^th of 276 public high schools	86.2%	8				48.0				54.0	21.0	56.0		52.0		51.0	51.0	44.0	49.0	$15,915	$827	$381	$1,208	$10,592	$2,199	$12,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Family Care Center

How many students attend Family Care Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25 students attended Family Care Center.

Is Family Care Center a good school?

Family Care Center ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Kentucky high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Family Care Center?

Students at Family Care Center are 60% Hispanic, 20% White, 20% African American.

What district is Family Care Center in?

Fayette County

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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