Pleasure Ridge Park High School

5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,540 students in grades 9-12, Pleasure Ridge Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasure Ridge Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Pleasure Ridge Park High School's student population of 1,540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,540 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasure Ridge Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasure Ridge Park High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#1112 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
30%
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20%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
32%
11%
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White
55%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasure Ridge Park High School's ranking?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School is ranked #1112 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Pleasure Ridge Park High School often compared to?
Pleasure Ridge Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler Traditional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasure Ridge Park High School?
1,540 students attend Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pleasure Ridge Park High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasure Ridge Park High School?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasure Ridge Park High School offer ?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasure Ridge Park High School part of?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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