For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,114 students in 40203, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40203, KY are Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence, Central High Magnet Career Academy and Pathfinder School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40203 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40203, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40203 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High Magnet Career Academy, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40203, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-9
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #33.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 1,451 students
40203, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40203, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40203, KY include Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence, Central High Magnet Career Academy and Pathfinder School Of Innovation.
How many public high schools are located in 40203?
3 public high schools are located in 40203.
What is the racial composition of students in 40203?
40203 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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