The Academy @ Shawnee, is a magnet middle school and high school in the Jefferson County Public School District in Louisville, Kentucky. It is one of five West Louisville schools selected as part of the Signature Partnership initiative with the University of Louisville.
Serving 972 students in grades 6-12, The Academy Shawnee 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 5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy Shawnee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Academy Shawnee's student population of 972 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The Academy Shawnee ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy Shawnee is 0.41, which is less 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
#1209 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
75%
11%
White
16%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 The Academy Shawnee's ranking?
The Academy Shawnee is ranked #1209 out of 1,250 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy Shawnee?
The graduation rate of The Academy Shawnee is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Academy Shawnee?
972 students attend The Academy Shawnee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Academy Shawnee students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy Shawnee?
The Academy Shawnee has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Academy Shawnee offer ?
The Academy Shawnee offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Academy Shawnee part of?
The Academy Shawnee is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is The Academy Shawnee located?
The Academy Shawnee is located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Shawnee.
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