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Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 47 public high schools serving 33,527 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Jefferson County School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dupont Manual High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
168 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
95,171 Students
213,811 Students
# Teachers
6,057 Teachers
13,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.44
# American Indian Students
124 Students
292 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,618 Students
3,954 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14,242 Students
18,764 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
35,337 Students
24,123 Students
% Black Students
37%
11%
# White Students
35,013 Students
157,131 Students
% White Students
37%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
130 Students
306 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,707 Students
9,241 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,417
340
# Students in K Grade:
6,991
482
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,247
555
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,901
508
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,264
513
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,097
486
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,268
584
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,947
1,858
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,010
3,099
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,179
3,889
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,506
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,169
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,720
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,260
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
195
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,846 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,600 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$1,603 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,809
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,846
$13,943
Best Jefferson County School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #22.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,014 students
Rank: #44.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #55.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Grades: 9-12
| 1,991 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #1010.
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1111.
Louisville Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #1212.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #1313.
Fern Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,688 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Fairdale Road
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8248
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8248
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #1515.
Jeffersontown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Old Six Mile Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Butler Traditional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,421 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
Rank: #1818.
Doss High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Grades: 9-12
| 939 students
Rank: #1919.
Seneca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #2020.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Binet School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2323.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-10
| 591 students
Rank: #2424.
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #2525.
Waggener High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 S. Hubbards Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Dorsey Ln
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #3030.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,320 students
Rank: #3131.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Grades: 9-12
| 869 students
Rank: #3434.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Rank: #3535.
Brooklawn
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
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