Enrollment
38
High
DISTRICT 383 · STATE 558
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANKLIN COUNTY·NCES 210201001917
The Academy
400 Democrat Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 · (502) 695-6720 · Franklin County
GRADES 06–12HIGH41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.4:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
36 students
DISTRICT 59% · 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 7 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 9 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 13 | 34% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 13% |
Student demographics
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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
-11 (-22%) vs 2020
+9% since 2010-11, when it was 35
Student : Teacher
5.4:1
was 8.2:1
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 | 38 | 7 | 5.4:1 | 95% (36) |
| 2023-24 | 45 | 5 | 9.0:1 | 82% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 7 | 6.6:1 | 74% (34) |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 6 | 8.2:1 | 78% (38) |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 7.5 | 6.5:1 | 88% (43) |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 10 | 4.0:1 | 83% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 35 | 10 | 3.5:1 | 66% (23) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (49 to 38); teachers down 7% (7.5 to 7).
About The Academy
The Academy serves students in Frankfort, Kentucky, as a very small high school. The school enrolls 38 students in grades 6 through 12. That compares with an average of about 558 students for high schools in Kentucky.
Franklin County operates 14 schools. Combined enrollment is 6,199 students.
The share of White students at The Academy is 76%, a majority. The school is also 13% multiracial and 11% Black.
On staff are 7 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1. The average for high schools in Kentucky is 16.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. About 95% of students at The Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Franklin County average 56%.
Looking at the county, Franklin County, median household income comes to about $65,298, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. The county has 19 public schools and about 7,121 students.
Hearn Elementary is about 1.3 miles from The Academy, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The federal government classifies The Academy's location as Rural: Fringe. NCES lists The Academy as a virtual school.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased 22%. By 2024-25, the school had 5.4 students per teacher, compared with 8.2 in 2020-21.
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Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,842
Census ACS
Median income
$65,298
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
7,121 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Franklin County
- Franklin County High SchoolHigh · 990 students
- Western Hills High SchoolHigh · 827 students
- Elkhorn Middle SchoolMiddle · 725 students
- Bondurant Middle SchoolMiddle · 600 students
- Collins LaneElementary · 509 students
- Hearn ElementaryElementary · 476 students
Other schools in Frankfort
- Franklin County High SchoolHigh · 990 students
- Western Hills High SchoolHigh · 827 students
- Elkhorn Middle SchoolMiddle · 725 students
- Bondurant Middle SchoolMiddle · 600 students
- Second Street SchoolElementary · 565 students
- Collins LaneElementary · 509 students
Other The Academy schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named The Academy. The Academy is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- The AcademyRussellville, KY · 69 students
- THE ACADEMYPORT CHARLOTTE, FL · 298 students
Nearby schools
- Hearn Elementary1.3 mi · 476
- Early Learning Village1.5 mi · 360
- Elkhorn Middle School2.6 mi · 725
- Elkhorn Elementary School2.6 mi · 409
- Franklin County High School2.7 mi · 990
- William Cofield High School2.8 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About The AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at The Academy?
The Academy enrolls approximately 38 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does The Academy serve?
The Academy serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Academy is approximately 5.4:1 (7 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at The Academy?
Student demographics at The Academy are roughly 76% White, 11% Black, 13% Two or more.
What district is The Academy in?
The Academy is part of Franklin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.