THE ACADEMY
The Academy is a public high school that is part of the Franklin County school district, located in Frankfort, KY with about 49 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, The Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to clarify that **"The Academy" located at 400 Democrat Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky, is the campus for the Franklin County Career and Technical Center (FCCTC).**
Here is a summary of the school:
The Academy serves as a specialized educational hub for students within the Franklin County School District, focusing on Career and Technical Education (CTE). The facility is designed to bridge the gap between traditional high school academics and real-world workforce readiness. By providing hands-on training in fields such as health sciences, information technology, culinary arts, automotive technology, and construction, the school prepares students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand career paths.
Beyond its technical programs, the campus emphasizes professional development, certifications, and industry-standard skill sets. By fostering partnerships with local businesses and offering a curriculum centered on experiential learning, The Academy plays a vital role in the regional economy. It functions as a supportive environment where students can earn college credit and professional credentials while completing their high school requirements, ensuring they graduate with a competitive edge in their chosen fields.
For more information, contact The Academy at (502) 695-6720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
THE ACADEMY is a public school in Frankfort, KY with about 49 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Franklin County
- Total Students:
- 49
- Teachers:
- 7.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Virtual with face to face options
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 49 students
- White
- 61.2%
- Black or African American
- 20.4%
- Two or more races
- 14.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Female
- 26.5%
- Male
- 73.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.