Serving 208 students in grades 6-12, Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt 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 Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt is 0.66, 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
#1234 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
48%
11%
White
31%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt's ranking?
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt is ranked #1234 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt?
The graduation rate of Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt is 10%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt?
208 students attend Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt?
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt offer ?
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt part of?
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt located?
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt is located in the Hamburg Area neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Hamburg Area.
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