Eastern High School
Eastern High School serves 2,080 students in grades 9-12.
Eastern High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 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 Rankings
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,080 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eastern High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1

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%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
89%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 10/1/2016
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.
5 10/21/2013
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.
2 11/22/2010
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.
Review Eastern High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
403 BERRY HILL PL
LOUISVILLE, KY$359,900- 5 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (0.73 miles from school)
-
2806 TUCKER STATION RD
LOUISVILLE, KY$250,000- 2 Beds | 1.5 Baths
- (3.09 miles from school)
-
1309 WITAWANGA AVE
LOUISVILLE, KY$299,999- 3 Beds | 3 Baths
- (4.27 miles from school)
-
3104 THOMAS LN
JEFFERSONTOWN, KY$245,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.36 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Seclusion and Restraint: How Some Public Schools Allow Abuse in Classrooms
Across the country, the implementation of seclusion and restraint and disciplinary measures could be considered child abuse. Learn about the policies that are being enacted in order to protect public school students.

How Should Public Schools Make Up for Snow Days?
Amidst record-breaking snowfall, public schools have shut their doors for an unprecedented number of snow days. Learn about how public schools are planning to make up for the snow days, including extending school hours and even holding classes on Saturdays.

Understanding Education Secretary Arne Duncan: How His CEO Experience Translates for America’s Public Schools
Learn about Education Secretary Arne Duncan and how his experience in Chicago will shape the reforms facing the American education landscape today.