Serving 78 students in grades 7-12, Westport Tapp High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
62%
11%
White
24%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westport Tapp High School?
The graduation rate of Westport Tapp High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westport Tapp High School?
78 students attend Westport Tapp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Westport Tapp High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Tapp High School?
Westport Tapp High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westport Tapp High School offer ?
Westport Tapp High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Westport Tapp High School part of?
Westport Tapp High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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