Serving 376 students in grades 7-12, Ludlow High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ludlow High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Covington, KY, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from anywhere within the zone, which extends up to 1.4 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ludlow High School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Ludlow High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ludlow High School is 0.35, which is less 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
#530 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ludlow High School's ranking?
Ludlow High School is ranked #530 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ludlow High School often compared to?
Ludlow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood High School, Dixie Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ludlow High School?
The graduation rate of Ludlow High School is 90%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Ludlow High School?
376 students attend Ludlow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ludlow High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ludlow High School?
Ludlow High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ludlow High School offer ?
Ludlow High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ludlow High School part of?
Ludlow High School is part of Ludlow Independent School District.
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