Sphinx Academy is a nationally-accredited, Kentucky-certified, full-time school providing a student-centered, individualized, flexible environment that serves students in grades 8 through 12.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
2013
School Motto
Education Reimagined
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
7 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Wafaa Elghoroury
School Notes
- At Sphinx Academy, Learning Coaches/teachers meet with each student once a week. They work on an individualized plan through which content delivery, pace, load, and schedule are decided together. Decisions are flexible based on success and changing student needs.
- At Sphinx Academy, students are offered courses with combined features of online and onsite classes. In addition to regular class meetings, our courses allow students to work independently or with individual support for uninterrupted blocks of time at their own pace. Mastery is assessed through projects, discussions, quizzes, and unit assessments to ensure a deeper understanding of the content.
- Sphinx Academy learning coaches/teachers act as advisors, facilitators, and mediators. They support the students in their day-to-day emotional, social, and academic needs and they facilitate and organize field trips, internships, community service projects, extracurricular clubs, Socratic discussions, career exploration, and many more activities. They also encourage their students to pursue independent studies exploring their interest areas.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sphinx Academy cost?
Sphinx Academy's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sphinx Academy?
The acceptance rate of Sphinx Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Sphinx Academy?
The application deadline for Sphinx Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sphinx Academy located?
Sphinx Academy is located in the Eastland Parkway neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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