STEAM Academy

453 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The STEAM Academy in Lexington, Kentucky, is an innovative public high school within the Fayette County Public School system designed to provide a non-traditional, project-based learning environment. By integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into every facet of the curriculum, the school emphasizes interdisciplinary studies that mirror real-world professional challenges. Students move away from standard lecture-based instruction, instead engaging in hands-on, collaborative projects that foster critical thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency.

The school is specifically structured to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success through strategic partnerships with local higher education institutions and industry leaders. By focusing on personalization and student agency, STEAM Academy aims to prepare its graduates for high-demand careers in an evolving global economy. Its location in downtown Lexington serves as a central hub, allowing students to integrate their academic work with the local community and benefit from a culture of constant innovation and professional networking.

453

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	59
Black	119
Asian	10
Two or More	18

White
247 (54.5%)
Black
119 (26.3%)
Hispanic
59 (13.0%)
Two or More
18 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3033
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 117

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEAM Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	117
Grade 10	115
Grade 11	119
Grade 12	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEAM Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	44.6%
Male	251	55.4%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)