STEAM Academy

Summary:

STEAM Academy is a public magnet high school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 398 students. It 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.

STEAM Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kentucky, ranking 25th out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages in various standardized tests, including the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA). For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of STEAM Academy's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 47% in Fayette County and 44% statewide. STEAM Academy also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly in the state for the performance of female, male, African American, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While STEAM Academy outperforms the nearby high schools in Fayette County, such as Henry Clay High School and Bryan Station High School, in terms of academic achievement, the nearby schools still have respectable performance, especially in areas like graduation rates. The nearby alternative and specialized schools, such as Martin L. King Academy for Excellence Alt and Opportunity Middle College, have lower academic performance compared to STEAM Academy, which is to be expected given their unique student populations and educational models.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 123 East 6 Street
       Lexington, KY  40508


(859) 381-3033

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 290 Kentucky High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
African American:
27.1%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


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Compare Details STEAM Academy ranks better than 91.4% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.73. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks STEAM Academy 25th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County:

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


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Rank History for STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 65.14 91st 295 69.2%
2016 59.54 112th 288 61.1%
2017 51.64 162nd 287 43.6%
2018 81.97 31st 271 88.6%
2019 54.89 112th 285 60.7%
2021 92.45 8th 267 97.0%
2022 92.28 10th 271 96.3%
2023 82.51 24th 276 91.3%
2024 81.73 25th 290 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 106th 232 54.3%
2019 47.21 149th 254 41.3%
2021 92.98 8th 234 96.6%
2022 82.91 16th 266 94.0%
2023 72.34 36th 272 86.8%
2024 81.58 24th 274 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.90 99th 234 57.7%
2019 42.54 161st 249 35.3%
2021 79.40 25th 236 89.4%
2022 84.98 16th 252 93.7%
2023 65.24 65th 253 74.3%
2024 74.45 42nd 261 83.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.57 83rd 102 18.6%
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Rank History for Male students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 19th 237 92.0%
2019 55.68 104th 251 58.6%
2021 91.76 10th 238 95.8%
2022 94.65 4th 257 98.4%
2023 92.39 7th 259 97.3%
2024 84.75 19th 262 92.7%
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Rank History for African American students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 28th 94 70.2%
2019 46.17 45th 89 49.4%
2021 94.17 5th 78 93.6%
2022 87.55 6th 89 93.3%
2023 89.09 5th 83 94.0%
2024 90.97 3rd 93 96.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.71 44th 116 62.1%
2024 88.25 6th 124 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.30 22nd 198 88.9%
2019 65.50 56th 219 74.4%
2021 94.17 10th 203 95.1%
2022 96.85 5th 260 98.1%
2023 94.18 6th 264 97.7%
2024 88.96 16th 273 94.1%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for STEAM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 84 47 4 9 1 0 2 0 147
2015 137 69 3 18 1 0 8 0 236
2016 179 98 5 26 2 0 14 0 324
2017 229 129 6 33 1 0 13 0 411
2018 188 94 10 23 1 1 10 0 327
2019 195 97 9 28 2 0 9 0 340
2020 194 86 8 29 2 0 10 0 329
2021 171 90 13 40 2 1 14 0 331
2022 208 103 11 43 1 1 20 0 387
2023 208 108 14 48 0 0 20 0 398

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 STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 147 8.4 17.5 43.5
2015 236 12.0 19.6 43.6
2016 324 18.0 18.0 38
2017 411 21.4 19.2 34.8
2018 327 21.7 15.0 41.6
2019 340 19.5 17.4 36.8
2020 329 17.7 18.5 37.7
2021 331 17.6 18.8 46.8
2022 387 17.0 22.7 30.2
2023 398 19.1 20.8 36.2

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 STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 147 8.4 17.5 43.5
2015 236 12.0 19.6 43.6
2016 324 18.0 18.0 38
2017 411 21.4 19.2 34.8
2018 327 21.7 15.0 41.6
2019 340 19.5 17.4 36.8
2020 329 17.7 18.5 37.7
2021 331 17.6 18.8 46.8
2022 387 17.0 22.7 30.2
2023 398 19.1 20.8 36.2

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 STEAM Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 112th of 285 High schoolsRanks 24th of 276 High schools
 30.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340398
 17.1%
African American97108
 11.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic2848
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White195208
 6.7%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%36.2%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about STEAM Academy

Students at STEAM Academy are 52% White, 27% African American, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Yes. STEAM Academy ranks in the top 8.6% of Kentucky high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended STEAM Academy.


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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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