- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central High Magnet Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000730
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High Magnet Career Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #13 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High Magnet Career Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High Magnet Career Academy ranks #13 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Central High Magnet Career Academy held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 210299000730 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,256 enr · 17.4:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Central High Magnet Career Academy held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Central High Magnet Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school
Central High Magnet Career Academy
1,256 students
What this shows Central High Magnet Career Academy reports 1,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High Magnet Career Academy compares
Central High Magnet Career Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,256
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Central High Magnet Career Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High Magnet Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High Magnet Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Dupont Manual High
Standard public school
1,899 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Fern Creek High
Standard public school
1,525 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High Magnet Career Academy
How many students attend Central High Magnet Career Academy?
Central High Magnet Career Academy has 1,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,220 (2022-23) → 1,239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High Magnet Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High Magnet Career Academy is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High Magnet Career Academy?
64.8% of students at Central High Magnet Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High Magnet Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central High Magnet Career Academy is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High Magnet Career Academy?
Central High Magnet Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High Magnet Career Academy rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High Magnet Career Academy ranks #13 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Central High Magnet Career Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.