Iroquois High School is a high school located in southwestern Louisville, Kentucky, United States near Iroquois Park, in the Beechmont neighborhood. It is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools. As of the 2014–15 school year, there were 1,205 students at the school.
Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Iroquois 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 5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 1,301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Iroquois High serves the west part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 20.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5 miles at the furthest points.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iroquois High School's student population of 1,301 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Respected, Community Connected.
School Rankings
Iroquois 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 Iroquois High School is 0.68, 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
#1244 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
86%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iroquois High School's ranking?
Iroquois High School is ranked #1244 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Iroquois High School often compared to?
Iroquois High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doss High School, Central High Magnet Career Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iroquois High School?
The graduation rate of Iroquois High School is 86%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Iroquois High School?
1,301 students attend Iroquois High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Iroquois High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iroquois High School?
Iroquois High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Iroquois High School offer ?
Iroquois High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Iroquois High School part of?
Iroquois High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Iroquois High School located?
Iroquois High School is located in the Beechmont neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Beechmont.
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