How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carter G. Woodson Academy | Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, KY |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 316 | 164 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 73.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carter G. Woodson Academy | Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,318 | $18,318 |
| District | Fayette County Public Schools | Fayette County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carter G. Woodson Academy | Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.7% | 32.9% |
| African American | 75.3% | 37.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carter G. Woodson Academy | Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 166:1 | 136:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.4% | 98.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.