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Carter G. Woodson Academy

Lexington, Kentucky · Grades 6 to 12 · Fayette County

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About Carter G. Woodson Academy

Carter G. Woodson Academy serves grades 6 through 12 as a public school in Lexington, Kentucky. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 316 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Lexington. With about 24.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.8 students per teacher. Fayette County runs 74 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Fayette County. There are 58 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone(859) 381-3933
School districtFayette County
Grades6 to 12
Students (2024-25)316
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)24.7
Students per teacher12.8
Charter schoolNo
Magnet schoolYes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School typeAlternative
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)City, large, Fayette County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210186002323). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carter G. Woodson Academy serve?

Carter G. Woodson Academy serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy?

Carter G. Woodson Academy reported 316 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Academy?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 316 students and 24.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Carter G. Woodson Academy a public or charter school?

Carter G. Woodson Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Carter G. Woodson Academy in?

Carter G. Woodson Academy is part of Fayette County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/fayette-county/

Where is Carter G. Woodson Academy located?

Carter G. Woodson Academy is at 2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509. The phone number is (859) 381-3933.

How many other schools are near Carter G. Woodson Academy?

There are 58 other schools within 5 miles of Carter G. Woodson Academy in our directory.

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