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Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

Louisville, Kentucky · Grades 6 to 10 · Jefferson County

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About Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence is a public school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades 6 through 10. It reported 440 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Louisville. With about 33.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. Jefferson County runs 163 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Jefferson County. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. Families comparing options will find 92 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1615 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
Phone	(502) 485-8123
School district	Jefferson County
Grades	6 to 10
Students (2024-25)	440
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.5
Students per teacher	13.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Alternative
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Jefferson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210299002507). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Grace M. James Academy of Excellence serve?

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence serves grades 6 through 10.

How many students attend Grace M. James Academy of Excellence?

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence reported 440 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 440 students and 33.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Grace M. James Academy of Excellence a public or charter school?

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Grace M. James Academy of Excellence in?

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence is part of Jefferson County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/jefferson-county/

Where is Grace M. James Academy of Excellence located?

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence is at 1615 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203. The phone number is (502) 485-8123.

How many other schools are near Grace M. James Academy of Excellence?

There are 92 other schools within 5 miles of Grace M. James Academy of Excellence in our directory.