Serving 36 students in grades 6-12, Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Future Forward Education & Career Center's student population of 36 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Future Forward Education & Career Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%

Black
50%
11%

White
31%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Future Forward Education & Career Center's ranking?
Future Forward Education & Career Center is ranked #1121 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Future Forward Education & Career Center?
36 students attend Future Forward Education & Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Future Forward Education & Career Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Future Forward Education & Career Center?
Future Forward Education & Career Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Future Forward Education & Career Center offer ?
Future Forward Education & Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Future Forward Education & Career Center part of?
Future Forward Education & Career Center is part of Franklin County School District.
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