Western High School Early College is a public school in Louisville, Kentucky and is one of 22 high schools in Jefferson County Public Schools. The school offers programs that include: Early College, Culinary Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Help Desk, A+ certification, and Network+.
Serving 409 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western High School serves the west part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 19.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 409 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Western 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 Western High School is 0.59, 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
#1177 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
87%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #1177 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 87%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Western High School?
409 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Western High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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