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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HENDERSON COUNTY·NCES 210271002457

The Central Academy

851 Center Street, Henderson, KY 42420 · (270) 831-5100 · Henderson County
GRADES 06–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL269 STUDENTS
Enrollment
269
High
DISTRICT 1,061 · STATE 558
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
189 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
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
7
Grade 9
50
Grade 10
52
Grade 11
101
Grade 12
51
Student demographics
White
18669%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
156%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 10%
Black
3613%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 11%
Two+
3011%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14855%
Female
12145%

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Test scores

KSA (K-PREP) 2024-25 . % Proficient/Distinguished
English Language Arts
16.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: KSA (K-PREP). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
269
+116 (+76%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 13.4:1
% White
69%
was 77%
% Hispanic
6%
was 2%
% Black
13%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About The Central Academy

The Central Academy is a secondary school of close-knit scale in Henderson, Kentucky, overseen by Henderson County, works with 269 students in grades 6 through 12. That puts it 52% leaner than the typical public school in Kentucky, which averages around 558 students.

Across the 13 schools in Henderson County (6,707 students total), The Central Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, The Central Academy lists that 69% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder is composed of 13% Black, 11% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 86% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 22.2:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting The Central Academy higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is higher than Henderson County's rate of about 53%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Henderson County) shows that median household earnings sit near $58,851, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Henderson County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,707 students), The Central Academy is one campus in the mix.

Henderson County North Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The Central Academy operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 76%: 153 students in 2018 compared to 269 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 77% to 69%. Class-load math has widened: from 13.4:1 in 2018 to 22.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Henderson County at a glance

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Population
44,280
Census ACS
Median income
$58,851
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
6,707 students

Quick facts

School name
The Central Academy
District
Henderson County
Address
851 Center Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Phone
(270) 831-5100
County
Henderson County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
269
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
189 (70%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
210271002457
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About The Central Academy
How many students attend The Central Academy?
The Central Academy enrolls approximately 269 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does The Central Academy serve?
The Central Academy serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Central Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Central Academy is approximately 22.2:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at The Central Academy?
Student demographics at The Central Academy are roughly 69% White, 6% Hispanic, 13% Black, 11% Two or more.
What district is The Central Academy in?
The Central Academy is part of Henderson County.
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