Doss High School

7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 973 students in grades 9-12, Doss 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Doss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Doss High School's student population of 973 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
973 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Doss 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 Doss High School is 0.66, 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
This School
State Level (KY)
#1158 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
30%
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15-19%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
8%
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Black
49%
11%
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White
28%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Doss High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Doss High School's ranking?
Doss High School is ranked #1158 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doss High School?
The graduation rate of Doss High School is 84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Doss High School?
973 students attend Doss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Doss High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doss High School?
Doss High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Doss High School offer ?
Doss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doss High School part of?
Doss High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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