The Academy @ Shawnee

1,051 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,051

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Academy @ Shawnee
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	35
Black	821
Asian	5
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

Black
821 (78.1%)
White
137 (13.0%)
Two or More
49 (4.7%)
Hispanic
35 (3.3%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8326
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	892
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 114

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 93

Grade 9 247

Grade 10 213

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 106

Ungraded 5