Jeffersontown High School vs. Eastern High School
Should I attend Jeffersontown High School or Eastern High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jeffersontown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 923 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
923 students
2,037 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1101 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#297 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
322
557
Grade 10 Students
247
496
Grade 11 Students
176
528
Grade 12 Students
171
452
Ungraded Students
7
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
37%
21%
% White
43%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%