How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High Magnet Career Academy | The Academy @ Shawnee |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 1,051 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.9% | 84.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High Magnet Career Academy | The Academy @ Shawnee |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,189 | $18,189 |
| District | Jefferson County Public Schools | Jefferson County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High Magnet Career Academy | The Academy @ Shawnee |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.8% | 13.0% |
| African American | 73.7% | 78.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High Magnet Career Academy | The Academy @ Shawnee |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 415:1 | 116:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.2% | 57.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 221 | 67 |
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.