The Academy @ Shawnee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Academy @ Shawnee |
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Entrance outside the main office
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4001 Herman St.
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| Coordinates | 38°15′39″N 85°48′54″W / 38.26090°N 85.81500°W |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1927 |
| School district | Jefferson County Public Schools |
| Faculty | 58.00 (FTE) |
| Grades | PK, 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 972 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.76 |
| Color(s) | Navy and Gold |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
| Information | Magnet Program School |
The Academy @ Shawnee is a special kind of school in Louisville, Kentucky. It teaches students from middle school (6th grade) all the way through high school (12th grade). This school is part of the Jefferson County Public School District.
The Academy @ Shawnee is known as a "magnet school." This means it offers unique programs that attract students from all over the district. It is also one of five schools in West Louisville that works closely with the University of Louisville. The school even has a cool place called the Challenger Learning Center.
The Academy @ Shawnee started as a high school. In the fall of 2013, it added a middle school program. The school building is very old and beautiful. It looks like a castle with its Gothic-inspired design. It was built in 1927 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical building.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many talented people have graduated from The Academy @ Shawnee. They have gone on to do amazing things in different fields. Here are a few examples of notable alumni:
- Ed Hamilton - He is a world-famous sculptor. A sculptor is an artist who creates statues and other art by shaping materials like clay or metal. He graduated in 1965.
- Rudy Macklin - He was a professional basketball player. He played at a very high level after graduating in 1976.
- Gerald Neal - He is a Kentucky State Senator. A state senator is a person who helps make laws for the state. He graduated in 1963.
- Martha Rofheart - She was an American stage actress and a writer of historical novels. She graduated in 1933.
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