Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-9, St. Joseph Children's Home 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: ST JOSEPH CHILDREN'S HOME serves an attendance zone that covers the entire district in Louisville, KY, encompassing approximately 394.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.8 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone is 22.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Children's Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Joseph Children's Home's student population of 30 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Year Founded
1849
School Rankings
St. Joseph Children's Home ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Joseph Children's Home is 0.39, 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
#1093 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
77%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Children's Home's ranking?
St. Joseph Children's Home is ranked #1093 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend St. Joseph Children's Home?
30 students attend St. Joseph Children's Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of St. Joseph Children's Home students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Joseph Children's Home?
St. Joseph Children's Home has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does St. Joseph Children's Home offer ?
St. Joseph Children's Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Joseph Children's Home part of?
St. Joseph Children's Home is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Children's Home located?
St. Joseph Children's Home is located in the Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Crescent Hill.
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