Fern Creek High School is a communications, JROTC, and a media and arts school in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of Jefferson County Public Schools. Founded in 1923, it was the first high school in the Jefferson County School System. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,900 students.
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Fern Creek 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 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fern Creek High School serves the southeast part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 38.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the school's boundaries and some reaching up to 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fern Creek High School's student population of 1,525 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Rankings
Fern Creek 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 Fern Creek High School is 0.73, 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
#970 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fern Creek High School's ranking?
Fern Creek High School is ranked #970 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fern Creek High School often compared to?
Fern Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeffersontown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fern Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Fern Creek High School is 91%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Fern Creek High School?
1,525 students attend Fern Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Fern Creek High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fern Creek High School?
Fern Creek High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fern Creek High School offer ?
Fern Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fern Creek High School part of?
Fern Creek High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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