Serving 1,991 students in grades 9-12, Louisville Male High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisville Male High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Louisville Male High School's student population of 1,991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisville Male High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisville Male High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
41%
11%
White
45%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisville Male High School's ranking?
Louisville Male High School is ranked #201 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Louisville Male High School often compared to?
Louisville Male High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Manual High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisville Male High School?
The graduation rate of Louisville Male High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Louisville Male High School?
1,991 students attend Louisville Male High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Louisville Male High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisville Male High School?
Louisville Male High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Louisville Male High School offer ?
Louisville Male High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisville Male High School part of?
Louisville Male High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
2 9/16/2009
The facilities were horrible, you had to sanitize the toilets before you could even sit on them! They should also add a little color to the school.
5 6/1/2009
Prepared me well for college.
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