Best 40508 Kentucky Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,045 students in 40508, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40508, KY are Steam Academy and Fayette County Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40508 have a Graduation Rate of 10%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40508, KY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Gr: 8-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40508, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40508, KY include Steam Academy and Fayette County Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 40508?
3 public high schools are located in 40508.
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links