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Central High Magnet Career Academy

Louisville, Kentucky · Grades 9 to 12 · Jefferson County

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About Central High Magnet Career Academy

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Central High Magnet Career Academy is a public school for grades 9 through 12. It reported 1,256 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Louisville. There are about 15.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (81 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Jefferson County. It is one of 163 schools in Jefferson County. There are 92 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	1130 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Phone	(502) 485-8226
School district	Jefferson County
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,256
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	81
Students per teacher	15.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Jefferson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210299000730). 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 Central High Magnet Career Academy serve?

Central High Magnet Career Academy serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Central High Magnet Career Academy?

Central High Magnet Career Academy reported 1,256 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High Magnet Career Academy?

About 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,256 students and 81 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High Magnet Career Academy a public or charter school?

Central High Magnet Career Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High Magnet Career Academy in?

Central High Magnet Career Academy is part of Jefferson County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/jefferson-county/

Where is Central High Magnet Career Academy located?

Central High Magnet Career Academy is at 1130 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40203. The phone number is (502) 485-8226.

How many other schools are near Central High Magnet Career Academy?

There are 92 other schools within 5 miles of Central High Magnet Career Academy in our directory.