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Best 40509 Kentucky Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,237 students in 40509, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40509, KY are Frederick Douglass High School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40509 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frederick Douglass High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40509, KY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 40509 Kentucky

40509, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Able (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Gr: K-5
Hayes Pre-school (Closed 2016)
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40509, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40509, KY include Frederick Douglass High School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt.
How many public high schools are located in 40509?
4 public high schools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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