Fairdale High School is a high school located in the Fairdale area of Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools. As of the 2013–14 school year, there were 1,804 students at the school.
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, Fairdale 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 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairdale High School serves the southwest part of Fairdale, KY, covering an area of approximately 24.5 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edges and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairdale High School's student population of 1,405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairdale 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 Fairdale 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
#1070 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairdale High School's ranking?
Fairdale High School is ranked #1070 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fairdale High School often compared to?
Fairdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisville Male High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairdale High School?
The graduation rate of Fairdale High School is 83%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Fairdale High School?
1,405 students attend Fairdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fairdale High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairdale High School?
Fairdale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairdale High School offer ?
Fairdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairdale High School part of?
Fairdale High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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