Atherton High School

3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,464 students in grades 9-12, Atherton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Atherton High School's student population of 1,464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Atherton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atherton High School is 0.52, 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)
#202 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
30%
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45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
20%
11%
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White
66%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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93%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Atherton High School is a public school in the Highlands district of Louisville, Kentucky. It opened in 1923 as J.M. Atherton High School for Girls (at different location). It is named after John McDougal Atherton, a local businessman and politician instrumental in changing Louisville's school system administration from trustees to a board of education.
  • Notable alumni: John Yarmuth, Congressman.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atherton High School's ranking?
Atherton High School is ranked #202 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Atherton High School often compared to?
Atherton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Manual High School, Louisville Male High School, Ballard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atherton High School?
The graduation rate of Atherton High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Atherton High School?
1,464 students attend Atherton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Atherton High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atherton High School?
Atherton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atherton High School offer ?
Atherton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atherton High School part of?
Atherton High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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