Carter G. Woodson Academy, 2000 Winchester Road: grades 6 to 12; 316 students in 2024-25.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, Fayette County Public Schools’ high schools page, magnet and specialized programs page, 2026-27 calendar (PDF), the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2025-26 accountability data and the federal NCES school directory.
Carter G. Woodson Academy is a Fayette County Public Schools grades 6 to 12 program for grades 6 to 12 at 2000 Winchester Road, Lexington.
The district describes Woodson as “a rigorous college-prep curriculum for boys through the lens of African-American history and culture.” It welcomes male students in grades 6 to 12 and shares a building with Frederick Douglass High School, according to the district’s high schools page.
Who to call
- Front office: 859-422-3933, 2000 Winchester Road
- School website: cgwacademy.fcps.net
- Applications: the district’s magnet program office, 859-422-0071; program application page
- Buses: register as a rider each year; routes are on the district’s School Bus Portal; bus-tracking app questions, 859-422-2877
- District office: Fayette County Public Schools, 450 Park Place, 859-422-4100
| Address | 2000 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509 |
| Phone | 859-422-3933 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| School day | 8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
| Run by | Fayette County Public Schools |
| State school code | 165275 |
Program director
Nekesha Cozart leads the academy, according to the school’s website on Oct. 16, 2026.
Enrollment and teachers
Carter G. Woodson Academy had 316 students in the 2024-25 school year, with 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 13 students per teacher, according to the federal NCES school directory. That is the latest federal count.
State report card
Kentucky rates schools on state tests in reading and math and in science, social studies and writing, English learner progress, school climate and safety and, for high schools, postsecondary readiness and graduation. Each score combines this year’s results with the change from last year, and ratings run, from highest to lowest, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Kentucky does not give Carter G. Woodson Academy an overall rating of its own: the state classifies it as a district program (A5), and the 2025-26 accountability file lists ratings only for A1 schools. The state does publish test results for the students tested at the school.
| Grade | Reading: proficient or distinguished | Math: proficient or distinguished |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 53% | 40% |
| 7 | 72% | 53% |
| 8 | 45% | 33% |
| 10 | 56% | 41% |
Those figures are from the state’s 2025-26 results by grade for each testing location.
The full report card, with test results by student group, attendance and teacher data, is on the Kentucky School Report Card, starting from the district’s page. All figures above are from the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2025-26 assessment and accountability datasets, published Oct. 14, 2026.
Admission
Carter G. Woodson Academy has no attendance zone. Students from anywhere in Fayette County apply through the district’s magnet and specialized programs application. Families must apply during the winter window: the 2027-28 window opens Monday, Nov. 2, and closes Friday, Jan. 29, 2027, with offers emailed Feb. 16-18, 2027, and a late window March 1 to April 16, 2027, for programs under capacity, according to the district’s program application page. The district says it is “not a first-come, first-served system.”
The district runs bus service to central stops for many of these programs; the list is on the program page. Your neighborhood schools are on the SchoolSite Locator.
Calendar and school day
The school day runs 8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., according to the district’s high schools page.
Carter G. Woodson Academy follows the district’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF), which the school board approved June 23, 2025. Coming up:
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day; no classes
- Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving break
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, 2027: winter break; Monday, Jan. 4, 2027, is also a no-class day, and students return Tuesday, Jan. 5
- Monday, Jan. 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday, Feb. 15, 2027: Presidents Day
- Friday, March 19, 2027: no classes; possible weather make-up day
- April 5-9, 2027: spring break; Monday, April 12, is also a no-class day
- Tuesday, May 18, 2027: primary election; no classes
- Wednesday, May 26, 2027: last day of classes, pending weather make-up days
Live dates and school events are on the district calendar.
More
- The school’s own website
- The district’s page on the Kentucky School Report Card
- Fayette County Public Schools’ high schools page and magnet and specialized programs
- Every public school in Lexington, with zones and report cards
- Our Lexington schools guide for the calendar, enrollment and the school board
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Academy serve?
Carter G. Woodson Academy serves grades 6 to 12, according to Fayette County Public Schools.
Does Carter G. Woodson Academy have a Kentucky school rating?
No. Kentucky classifies Carter G. Woodson Academy as a district program and gives it no overall rating of its own; the state publishes its 2025-26 test results by grade.
How do I apply to Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Apply through Fayette County Public Schools’ magnet and specialized programs application. The 2027-28 window runs Nov. 2, 2026, to Jan. 29, 2027.
What time does Carter G. Woodson Academy start?
The school day runs 8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., according to the district’s school directory.
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