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Valley High School vs. Western High School

Should you attend Valley High School or Western High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley High School
10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
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10
Bottom 50%
Western High School
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 886 students in grades 9-12, Valley 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 13% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Western 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 14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
886 students
576 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1131 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#1177 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
87%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Western High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
229
23
Grade 10 Students
262
196
Grade 11 Students
204
205
Grade 12 Students
186
147
Ungraded Students
5
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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