The Academy @ Shawnee
Public school in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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The Academy @ Shawnee (formerly, Shawnee High School Magnet Career Academy [MCA]), is a magnet middle school and high school (grades 6–12) in the Jefferson County Public School District in Louisville, Kentucky.[2] It is one of five West Louisville schools selected as part of the Signature Partnership initiative with the University of Louisville.[3] The Academy@ Shawnee also houses the Challenger Learning Center.[4]
| The Academy @ Shawnee | |
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Entrance outside the main office | |
| Location | |
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4001 Herman St. , | |
| Coordinates | 38.26090°N 85.81500°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1927 |
| School district | Jefferson County Public Schools |
| Faculty | 58 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | PK, 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 972 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.76[1] |
| Colors | Navy and Gold |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
| Information | Magnet Program School |
The Academy @Shawnee began as a high school and [5] incorporated a middle school in the fall of 2013. The school building sits on a large campus and is Gothic-inspired in its architectural design; it was constructed in 1927[6] and is on the National Register of Historic Places (reference number 84000277). The school had a listed enrollment of 593 students for the 2014/15 school year.[7]
Notable alumni
- Ed Hamilton - World-renowned Sculptor, Class of 1965[8]
- Rudy Macklin - Professional Basketball Player, Class of 1976[9]
- Gerald Neal - Kentucky State Senator, Class of 1963
- Martha Rofheart - American Stage Actress & Historical Novelist, Class of 1933