Dupont Manual High School

120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (502) 485-8241

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Dupont Manual High School serves 1,929 students in grades 9-12.

Dupont Manual High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,929 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dupont Manual High School's student population of 1,929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,929 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

109 teachers

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School Rankings

Dupont Manual High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dupont Manual High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#5 out of 1230 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

74%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

76%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

19%

Hispanic

Black

18%

11%

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White

54%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.43

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Graduation Rate

≥99%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dupont Manual High School's ranking?

Dupont Manual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Dupont Manual High School?

The graduation rate of Dupont Manual High School is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Dupont Manual High School?

1,929 students attend Dupont Manual High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Dupont Manual High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont Manual High School?

Dupont Manual High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Dupont Manual High School offer ?

Dupont Manual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Dupont Manual High School part of?

Dupont Manual High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5 12/16/2019

Best school apply now to any 8th graders in Louisville

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Riley

5 12/11/2012

The most amazing high-school filled with designated classes for students who want to excel in Math, Science, Technology, Communications and Productions, Preforming Arts, and Visual Arts. duPont Manual is a great community.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - pinkp

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,929 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education