THE ACADEMY @ SHAWNEE
The Academy @ Shawnee is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 686 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, The Academy @ Shawnee has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
The Academy @ Shawnee is a public school located in the historic Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. Part of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district, the school has a long-standing history in the community and has undergone several transformations, evolving to meet the modern needs of its student population. It serves as a vital educational anchor for the area, striving to provide a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and personal development for its students.
Beyond its core curriculum, The Academy @ Shawnee is known for its specialized focus on career and technical education. The school offers various pathways and programs designed to prepare students for success after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enroll in trade programs, or pursue higher education. By blending traditional classroom learning with hands-on, vocational training, the school aims to empower its students with the practical skills and confidence necessary to navigate their future professional lives within the Louisville community and beyond.
For more information, contact The Academy @ Shawnee at (502) 485-8326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
THE ACADEMY @ SHAWNEE is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 686 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 686
- Teachers:
- 59.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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 686 students
- Black or African American
- 56.3%
- White
- 36.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 39.9%
- Male
- 60.1%
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.