Eastern High School
Tel:
(502) 485-8243
- Eastern High School serves 2,080 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Eastern High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eastern High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Eastern High School's student population of 2,080 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,080 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Eastern High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Eastern High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #336 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 22% | 10% |
| White | 64% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eastern High School is Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crosby Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hite Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Hite Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 490 students
0.0 miles
12408 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267 0.0 PK-5 490 - Louisville Middletown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
0.8 miles
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300 0.8 PK-5 557 - Louisville Crosby Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,120 student
1.6 miles
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235 1.6 6-8 1,120 - Louisville Anchorage Independent Public School Grades: PK-8 | 382 students
1.8 miles
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121 1.8 PK-8 382 - Louisville Bellewood Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 40 students
1.9 miles
11103 Park Road
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 753-5533 1.9 K-5 40
School Reviews
| 5 I am a senior at Eastern, and I am very pleased with Eastern, with only a couple exceptions. There are a few bad teachers here and there, but that's to be expected. For the most part, teachers really care. They can be your friends and your instructors at the same time. The community as a whole is extraordinary as well. I feel like I have a family at Eastern. I would rate it 9/10. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Buste |
| 5 Eastern High School is an absolutely amazing school. The teachers are hardworking and do whatever than can to help you succeed. I believe Eastern is one of the best high schools you could ever send a child to. - Posted by Student/Alumni - jatia |
| 2 The teachers at eastern highschool do not care if your children fail or succeed . I worked very hard to get U's the whole school year. The teachers just tell the kids answers and walk away. The school is falling apart and the faculty worries more about if your shirts tucked in than if your doing well.They DO NOT! involve parents whatsoever.If you want your kids to get a QUALITY education. DO NOT SEND THEM TO EASTERN!.
THe teachers use suspensions as a scare tactik. They will suspend you for talking, writing on the board when they didnt ask you to , and not tucking in your shirt. theese area all minor offences that have been blown way out of proportion!.. so once again whatever you do ! ABSOLUTELY DO NOT! SEND YOUR KIDS TO EASTERN! IVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS AND IM MISERABLE!~ IF YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO BE HAPPY SEND THEM SOMEWHERE ELSE. BUT EASTERN IS BY FAR ONE OF THE SCHOOL IVE EVER BEEN TO. - Posted by Student/Alumni - ambri |
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