Fern Creek High School

9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,728 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 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,728 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fern Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Fern Creek High School's student population of 1,728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,728 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Fern Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern Creek High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#975 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fern Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
8%
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Black
39%
11%
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White
34%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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86%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Fern Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #975 out of 1,230 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, Eastern 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 30% KY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fern Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Fern Creek High School is 86%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fern Creek High School?
1,728 students attend Fern Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fern Creek High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 17:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,728 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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