Louisville Male High School

4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (502) 485-8292

www.jefferson.kyschools.us

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Louisville Male High School serves 1,992 students in grades 9-12.

Louisville Male High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,992 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Louisville Male High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Louisville Male High School's student population of 1,992 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,992 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

96 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Louisville Male High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Louisville Male High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#116 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

56%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

35%

11%

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White

53%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.43

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Graduation Rate

≥99%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louisville Male High School's ranking?

Louisville Male High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Louisville Male High School often compared to?

Louisville Male High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Manual High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Louisville Male High School?

The graduation rate of Louisville Male High School is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Louisville Male High School?

1,992 students attend Louisville Male High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Louisville Male High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisville Male High School?

Louisville Male High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Louisville Male High School offer ?

Louisville Male High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Louisville Male High School part of?

Louisville Male High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

2 9/16/2009

The facilities were horrible, you had to sanitize the toilets before you could even sit on them! They should also add a little color to the school.

- Posted by Parent - jmank

5 6/1/2009

Prepared me well for college.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - cosmo

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,992 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education