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 1,401 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 25% (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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairdale High School's student population of 1,401 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Fairdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 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 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
33%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
44%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairdale High School's ranking?
Fairdale High School is ranked #962 out of 1,267 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?
25% 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 85%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairdale High School?
1,401 students attend Fairdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fairdale High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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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