Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Buechel Metropolitan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
11%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
71%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(14-15)11-19%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buechel Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Buechel Metropolitan High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Buechel Metropolitan High School?
117 students attend Buechel Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Buechel Metropolitan High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buechel Metropolitan High School?
Buechel Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buechel Metropolitan High School offer ?
Buechel Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buechel Metropolitan High School part of?
Buechel Metropolitan High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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