Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, Waggener 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 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waggener High School serves the northern part of Louisville, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waggener High School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
888 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Making all students college and career ready one Wildcat at a time.
School Rankings
Waggener High School 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 Waggener High School is 0.70, 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
#1125 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waggener High School's ranking?
Waggener High School is ranked #1125 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Waggener High School often compared to?
Waggener High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waggener High School?
The graduation rate of Waggener High School is 83%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Waggener High School?
888 students attend Waggener High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Waggener High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waggener High School?
Waggener High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waggener High School offer ?
Waggener High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waggener High School part of?
Waggener High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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