Enrollment
164
High
DISTRICT 787 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FAYETTE COUNTY·NCES 210186001848
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt
2200 Liberty Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 · (859) 381-4040 · Fayette County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL164 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
6.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
126 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 1% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 23 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 24 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 33 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 39 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 35 | 21% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky | In Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 164 | #222 of 304 | #11 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.8% | #21 of 230 | #1 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -29.6% | #6 of 139 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
164
-45 (-22%) vs 2020
-9% since 2000-01, when it was 180
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 8.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 164 | 26 | 6.3:1 | 77% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 208 | 26.1 | 8.0:1 | 73% (151) |
| 2022-23 | 182 | 25.1 | 7.3:1 | 69% (126) |
| 2020-21 | 209 | 25 | 8.4:1 | 74% (155) |
| 2017-18 | 233 | 24.3 | 9.6:1 | 76% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 228 | 23 | 9.9:1 | 65% (149) |
| 2010-11 | 108 | 29 | 3.7:1 | 95% (103) |
| 2000-01 | 180 | 24 | 7.5:1 | 54% (98) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (233 to 164); teachers up 7% (24.3 to 26).
About Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is a very small high school serving families in Lexington, Kentucky. It offers grades 6 through 12 and has 164 students enrolled. That is 71% below the average of about 558 students for high schools in Kentucky.
Fayette County is the local district for Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt. It runs 73 schools with 42,138 students.
The largest group at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is Black students, at 38%. The next largest groups are 33% White, 19% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. In Fayette County overall, about 15% of residents are Black. The diversity index for Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is 70%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1. The school's 6.3:1 compares with an average of 16.6:1 for high schools in Kentucky. The school has 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 50% average for public schools in Fayette County is 27 points.
Fayette County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $69,479 a year, roughly 48% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Fayette County number 81, with about 42,142 students.
The closest school to Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School, located about 0.7 miles away. Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment decreased 22% over 4 years, reaching 164 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 8.4:1 in 2020-21 to 6.3:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Fayette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
323,725
Census ACS
Median income
$69,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
42,142 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fayette County
- Lafayette High SchoolHigh · 2,370 students
- Bryan Station High SchoolHigh · 2,030 students
- Henry Clay High SchoolHigh · 1,939 students
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolHigh · 1,828 students
- Frederick Douglass High SchoolHigh · 1,770 students
- Tates Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,723 students
Other schools in Lexington
- Lafayette High SchoolHigh · 2,370 students
- Bryan Station High SchoolHigh · 2,030 students
- Henry Clay High SchoolHigh · 1,939 students
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolHigh · 1,828 students
- Frederick Douglass High SchoolHigh · 1,770 students
- Tates Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,723 students
Nearby schools
- Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School0.7 mi · 576
- Liberty Elementary1.0 mi · 721
- Carter G. Woodson Academy1.2 mi · 316
- Frederick Douglass High School1.2 mi · 1,770
- Henry Clay High School1.3 mi · 1,939
- Ridge Hospital Alt. High School1.5 mi · 11
Frequently asked questions
About Martin L King Acad for Excellence AltWhat is the total enrollment at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt enrolls approximately 164 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt serve?
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
Approximately 6.3:1 students per teacher at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt.
What is the student diversity at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
Student demographics at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt are roughly 33% White, 19% Hispanic, 38% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt in?
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is part of Fayette County.
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