Enrollment
269
High
DISTRICT 1,061 · STATE 558
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
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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
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 2% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 3% |
| Grade 9 | 50 | 19% |
| Grade 10 | 52 | 19% |
| Grade 11 | 101 | 38% |
| Grade 12 | 51 | 19% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · 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
Test scores
KSA (K-PREP) 2024-25 . % Proficient/DistinguishedEnglish 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 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 →
Where The Central Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 269 | #212 of 304 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.2:1 | #215 of 217 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.8% | #54 of 217 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.3% | #42 of 230 |
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
269
+126 (+88%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 10.2:1
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 | 269 | 12.1 | 22.2:1 | 70% (189) |
| 2023-24 | 240 | 13.1 | 18.3:1 | 71% (170) |
| 2022-23 | 250 | 12.1 | 20.7:1 | 70% (174) |
| 2020-21 | 143 | 14 | 10.2:1 | 76% (109) |
| 2017-18 | 153 | 11.4 | 13.4:1 | 95% (145) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Central Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 76% (153 to 269); teachers up 6% (11.4 to 12.1).
About The Central Academy
A small high school in Henderson, Kentucky, The Central Academy is part of Henderson County. The school reports 269 students in grades 6 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Kentucky is about 558 students.
Henderson County counts 13 schools and 6,707 students, including The Central Academy.
At 69%, White students outnumber all other groups at The Central Academy combined. It is also 13% Black, 11% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. Henderson County's residents are about 86% White, 16 points above the school's share. By the diversity index, The Central Academy comes in at 49%.
The Central Academy employs 12.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 22.2:1. That ratio is over the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Kentucky. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 70% in 2024-25. On average, public schools in Henderson County report 53%.
County data help place the school in context: in Henderson County, median household income is about $58,851, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. The Central Academy is among the 13 public schools in Henderson County.
Nearest public school: Henderson County North Middle School, about 0.8 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The Central Academy has an NCES locale of Town: Fringe.
The school's enrollment figures are 143 for 2020-21 and 269 for 2024-25. Differences this large can reflect a change in grade levels, a boundary change, or a merger. Students per teacher rose from 10.2 in 2020-21 to 22.2 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at The Central Academy. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Henderson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Henderson County
- Henderson County High SchoolHigh · 1,852 students
- Henderson County North Middle SchoolMiddle · 670 students
- Henderson County South Middle SchoolMiddle · 661 students
- Spottsville Elementary SchoolElementary · 514 students
- Bend Gate Elementary SchoolElementary · 421 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 413 students
Other schools in Henderson
- Henderson County High SchoolHigh · 1,852 students
- Henderson County North Middle SchoolMiddle · 670 students
- Henderson County South Middle SchoolMiddle · 661 students
- Bend Gate Elementary SchoolElementary · 421 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 413 students
- South Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · 413 students
Nearby schools
- Henderson County North Middle School0.8 mi · 670
- Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center0.8 mi · 358
- Henderson County South Middle School0.9 mi · 661
- South Heights Elementary School0.9 mi · 413
- Jefferson Elementary School1.0 mi · 413
- Henderson County High School1.3 mi · 1,852
Frequently asked questions
About The Central AcademyHow 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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