At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464.5
STEAM Academy: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 385
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.1:1
What the reported data says about STEAM Academy
STEAM Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lexington. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 453 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.5%) and Black (26.3%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.5%
- Hispanic13%
- Black26.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Success Academy
High · Grades 06–12
401 reported students
Carter G. Woodson Academy
High · Grades 06–12
316 reported students
The Learning Center
High · Grades 08–12
191 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
High · Grades 06–12
164 reported students
Opportunity Middle College
High · Grades 11–12
102 reported students
The Stables
High · Grades 08–12
33 reported students
Public schools near STEAM Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy High · Fayette County | 06–12 | 401 | under 0.1 mi |
| The Learning Center High · Fayette County | 08–12 | 191 | 0.9 mi |
| Audrey Grevious Center High · Fayette County | 06–12 | 21 | 2.6 mi |
| Family Care Center High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 22 | 2.7 mi |
| Future Forward Education & Career Center High · Franklin County | 06–12 | 37 | 2.8 mi |
| The Hub for Innovation and Leadership High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about STEAM Academy
What grades does STEAM Academy serve?
STEAM Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fayette County.
How many students attend STEAM Academy?
STEAM Academy reported 453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 385 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 453 students and 21.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of STEAM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is STEAM Academy in?
STEAM Academy is part of Fayette County, based in Lexington, KY, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy (under 0.1 mi), The Learning Center (0.9 mi), Audrey Grevious Center (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.