Serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12, Louisville Male High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Louisville Male High School's student population of 1,763 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,763 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1856
School Rankings
Louisville Male High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisville Male High School is 0.64, 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
#330 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: 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 is ranked #330 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 91.4%.
How many students attend Louisville Male High School?
1,763 students attend Louisville Male High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Louisville Male High School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisville Male High School?
Louisville Male High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Louisville Male High School part of?
Louisville Male High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Prepared me well for college.
2 10/10/2025
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.
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