Jeffersontown High School is a public high school in the Jefferson County public schools district in Kentucky. The school is a Career Magnet Academy with strong ties to numerous business/education partnerships within the region including the city of Jeffersontown and the Bluegrass Industrial Park community.
Serving 1,196 students in grades 9-12, Jeffersontown 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 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 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: 1,196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jeffersontown High School serves the eastern part of Louisville, KY, covering an approximate area of 57.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jeffersontown High School's student population of 1,196 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Inspiring young adults in discovering their potential to be productive members of society
School Rankings
Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown High School is 0.69, 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
#1024 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
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
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
88%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffersontown High School's ranking?
Jeffersontown High School is ranked #1024 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Jeffersontown High School often compared to?
Jeffersontown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fern Creek High School, Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jeffersontown High School?
The graduation rate of Jeffersontown High School is 88%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Jeffersontown High School?
1,196 students attend Jeffersontown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jeffersontown High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jeffersontown High School?
Jeffersontown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeffersontown High School offer ?
Jeffersontown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jeffersontown High School part of?
Jeffersontown High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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