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Dupont Manual High School
120 W Lee St, Louisville, KY, 40208-1954 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Dupont Manual High School
School Level High school
School Type Magnet School
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Jefferson County, KY
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1890 students
% Male / % Female 44%  /  56%
Total Classroom Teachers 94 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 522 students
Grade 10 - 488 students
Grade 11 - 444 students
Grade 12 - 414 students
Grade Not Listed - 22 students
This School ( KY ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 1:15
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( KY ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 7% 1%
% Hispanic 1% 2%
% Black 19% 10%
% White 73% 87%
Additional Student Information
This School ( KY ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 9% 49%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 3% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( KY ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Jefferson County School District
This School's Agency ( KY ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 172 6
Number of Students Managed 92,444 students 2,333 students
District Total Revenue $884,299,000 $19,338,000
District Expenditure $888,518,000 $20,060,000
District Revenue / Student $9,566 $7,295
District Expenditure / Student $9,611 $7,098
District Graduation Rates 77% 91%
School Notes:
  • duPont Manual High School is a secondary school located at 120 West Lee Street in the Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Jefferson County Public School district. It is directly across the street from the main campus of the University of Louisville, and qualifying students may attend a college class per semester if they wish.
  • The three story building is in the Gothic style, made prominent by a large, majestic tower that protrudes upward from the structure's center. There is one room on the "fourth floor" at the base of the tower.
  • History: duPont Manual traces its roots through the University of Louisville back to the Jefferson Seminary (1798). After several changes, the Jefferson Seminary was divided into the University of Louisville and the Louisville Male High School (1856). Soon, the Louisville Girls High School became operational (1856). In 1892, a generous grant of $150,000 from Alfred Victor du Pont became the foundation for the duPont Manual Training High School.
  • The endowment allowed for the purchase of a property at the corner of Brooke and Oak and construction of buildings there, completed and dedicated in May 1893. At this time the facilities were expanded and Manual Stadium, which seats up to 8,500, was built a year later in 1924.
  • Although originally designed to teach young men industrial ("manual") skills that would fit them for their duties in life, in 1950, the nationwide trend of coeducation led to the joining of the duPont Manual Training High School and the Louisville Girls High School, which had long been counterparts. This fusion of institutions resulted in the birth of the modern duPont Manual High School in Reuben Post Halleck Hall, former home of the Louisville Girls High School, at 120 West Lee. The huge, signature Gothic architecture inspired structure was built in 1933 and remains in use, although two major additions have since been made.
  • In 1984 the school became known as duPont Manual Magnet High School.
  • Manual holds Kentucky's state record from 2000 of 52 National Merit Semifinalists, ranking third in the United States for that year behind only the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and Stuyvesant High School. In the past few years it has won both National Science Bowl (2000) and National Academic League championships, and performed exceptionally in Quiz Bowl tournaments throughout the eastern half of the nation, even achieving 7th place at the NAQT's High School National Championships. Manual has been mentioned several times in Redbook Magazine's "America's Best Schools", based on its innovative programs and commitment to excellence. It has also been featured in the United States Department of Education as a National School of Excellence. In 2002, Manual became its own region for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. The YPAS chorus was the only chorus to perform at the inauguration of President George W. Bush.
  • Many interior shots of the 1999 film The Insider were shot at Manual. Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, the subject of the film, taught science and Japanese at Manual after he was fired by tobacco company Brown & Williamson in 1993.
  • Football: duPont Manual Magnet High School is home to the duPont Manual Crimsons, one of the oldest high school football teams in Louisville, Kentucky. Their rivalry with the Male Bulldogs, dubbed the Old Rivalry, dates directly to 1892 and claims to be the oldest high school rivalry in Kentucky. The rivalry item is The Barrel.
  • Other: The school also offers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country running, dance team, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track, and other sports teams.
  • The girls' swim team won the state title in 2005 and 2006. In addition, they were the Combined Boys and Girls Champions in 2004, 2005, and 2006. The Dazzler dance team placed first at the NDA national championship in the Large Varsity Jazz division in 2004. Varsity Boys' Soccer was second at state in 2005 and third in 2004.
  • In 2006, the Manual Girls' Cross Country team finally won the school's first team title after narrowly placing second in 2004 and 2005. The 2006 win was the first championship for a Jefferson County, Kentucky Class AAA Public School since 1980. Additionally, Manual's combined 2006 Cross Country Boys' and Girls' Team was the combined AAA State Cross Country Champions. Debra Moore coaches the boys' and girls' teams.
  • The boys' tennis team achieved their best finish at the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament in the year 2006 by tying rival St. Xavier High School for second place. Seniors Victor Wong and Stewart Koch won the state doubles title which was the first state title in Ram Tennis history on the boy's side. The 2005-2006 season continued a trend of Regional Runner-Up status for the team; their fifth consecutive.
  • Campus life: There is no uniform policy in place at the school, though students' attire must comply with a basic dress code. During lunch, students may eat outside in the rear courtyard, weather permitting.
  • Manual is reputed to be one of the most diverse high schools in the region, enrolling students from various countries and of multiple ethnicities, backgrounds, religions and financial circumstances. Due to this great diversity, along with its focus in liberal arts programs, it is perceived to be a primarily liberal institution.
  • The staff and administrators at Manual are all highly qualified in their respective fields, a few of them holding a Doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent. Many of the school's athletic directors are also academic teachers, a symbolic reflection of Manual's balanced emphasis on academics as well as athletics, both areas in which the school has obtained considerable acknowledgement.
  • The Youth Performing Arts School, also of national recognition, is located nearby. YPAS is considered one of Manual's magnet programs because YPAS students take their academic classes at Manual, but YPAS itself remains semi-autonomous; it has its own assistant principal, counselors, administrative staff, and parents' organization. Many Manual students take classes at YPAS, even if it is not their academic major.
  • Notable alumni: Mitch McConnell, United States senator.
  • Gene Snyder, former member of the House of Representatives.
  • Dr. James Gilbert Baker astronomer and optician.
  • Pee Wee Reese, baseball player.
  • John Jacob Niles, "Dean of American Balladeers".
  • Travis Prentice, college and professional football player.
  • Nicole Scherzinger (1996), lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.
  • Sara Gettelfinger (1995), Broadway performer.
  • Paige Davis (1987) theater performer, host of Trading Spaces on TLC from 2001 to 2005.
  • James S. Coleman, sociologist.
  • Bruce Hoblitzell, former Mayor of Louisville.
  • Bud Bruner, boxing trainer and manager.
  • Nathaniel Cartmell, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Bremer Ehrler, Jefferson County Judge-Exectuve and sheriff.
  • Keenan Burton (2003), University of Kentucky football player.
  • Michelle Banzer, 2007 Miss Kentucky USA.
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About This Zip Code (40208)
School Zip (40208) (KY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 13,206 people 3,722,511 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 25% 15%
Population Average Age 30 years old 35.9 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $24,041 $35,205
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.1 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 66 years old 37 years old
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