Serving 1,235 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 10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Doss High serves the southwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doss High School's student population of 1,235 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Doss High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doss High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: 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 #1170 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Doss High School often compared to?
Doss High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iroquois High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doss High School?
The graduation rate of Doss High School is 81%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Doss High School?
1,235 students attend Doss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Doss High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doss High School?
Doss High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Doss High School offer ?
Doss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Doss High School part of?
Doss High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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