For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1 students in 40242, KY.
The top ranked public high school in 40242, KY is Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 40242 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40242, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40242, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative 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
| 1 students
40242, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40242, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40242, KY include Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce.
How many public high schools are located in 40242?
1 public high schools are located in 40242.
What is the racial composition of students in 40242?
40242 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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