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:
25^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

African American:

27.1%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details STEAM Academy ranks better than 91.4% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

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

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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 students at STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	65.14	91^st	295	69.2%
2016	59.54	112^th	288	61.1%
2017	51.64	162^nd	287	43.6%
2018	81.97	31^st	271	88.6%
2019	54.89	112^th	285	60.7%
2021	92.45	8^th	267	97.0%
2022	92.28	10^th	271	96.3%
2023	82.51	24^th	276	91.3%
2024	81.73	25^th	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
2018	53.60	106^th	232	54.3%
2019	47.21	149^th	254	41.3%
2021	92.98	8^th	234	96.6%
2022	82.91	16^th	266	94.0%
2023	72.34	36^th	272	86.8%
2024	81.58	24^th	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
2018	56.90	99^th	234	57.7%
2019	42.54	161^st	249	35.3%
2021	79.40	25^th	236	89.4%
2022	84.98	16^th	252	93.7%
2023	65.24	65^th	253	74.3%
2024	74.45	42^nd	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	83^rd	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
2018	86.61	19^th	237	92.0%
2019	55.68	104^th	251	58.6%
2021	91.76	10^th	238	95.8%
2022	94.65	4^th	257	98.4%
2023	92.39	7^th	259	97.3%
2024	84.75	19^th	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
2018	63.02	28^th	94	70.2%
2019	46.17	45^th	89	49.4%
2021	94.17	5^th	78	93.6%
2022	87.55	6^th	89	93.3%
2023	89.09	5^th	83	94.0%
2024	90.97	3^rd	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	44^th	116	62.1%
2024	88.25	6^th	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
2018	86.30	22^nd	198	88.9%
2019	65.50	56^th	219	74.4%
2021	94.17	10^th	203	95.1%
2022	96.85	5^th	260	98.1%
2023	94.18	6^th	264	97.7%
2024	88.96	16^th	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.

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	Total
2014	84	47	4	9	1	0	2	147
2015	137	69	3	18	1	0	8	236
2016	179	98	5	26	2	0	14	324
2017	229	129	6	33	1	0	13	411
2018	188	94	10	23	1	1	10	327
2019	195	97	9	28	2	0	9	340
2020	194	86	8	29	2	0	10	329
2021	171	90	13	40	2	1	14	331
2022	208	103	11	43	1	1	20	387
2023	208	108	14	48	0	0	20	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)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 24^th of 276 High schools	30.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	398	17.1%
African American	97	108	11.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	9	14	55.6%
Hispanic	28	48	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	208	6.7%
Two or More Races	9	20	122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.8%	36.2%	0.6%

Schools Near STEAM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (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 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
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
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)
Fayette County Learning Center	Public	8-12	475 Price Road	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-0597	187	24	7.9	67.4%	100 (53.5%)	46 (24.6%)	29 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.4%)	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
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
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
Family Care Center	Public	9-12	1135 Harry Sykes Way	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 288-4040	37	3	11.5	81.1%	7 (18.9%)	13 (35.1%)	14 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)	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	20	5	3.9	75.0%	9 (45.0%)	7 (35.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Success Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1555 Georgetown Road	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 381-4000	310	18	17.7	63.9%	149 (48.1%)	91 (29.4%)	44 (14.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about STEAM Academy

What is the racial makeup of STEAM Academy?

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

Is STEAM Academy a good school?

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

What district is STEAM Academy in?

Fayette County

How many students attend STEAM Academy?

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

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