Average
#911 of 1,284 schools in KY
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
High School · Jefferson County
546 South First Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 140 schools in Louisville. Learn more
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
5.3
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
5.3
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Kentucky schools
#911 of 1,284
In Louisville
#57 of 147
public schools
In district
#59 of 149
Jefferson County
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Ahrens Educational Resource Center is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County. Ahrens Educational Resource Center serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades 12th-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Ahrens Educational Resource Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 1,284 schools in KY.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- KY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 38 students, Ahrens Educational Resource Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Ahrens Educational Resource Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Ahrens Educational Resource Center Compares
See how Ahrens Educational Resource Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
546 South First Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ahrens Educational Resource Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PRESENTATION ACADEMY (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Central High Magnet Career Academy (rated 6.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Breckinridge Metropolitan High (rated 5.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,382
Median Home Value
$340,000
Median Rent
$881/mo
Population
7,109
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
8.2%
Poverty Rate
38.1%
Median Age
39.9
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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| Bullitt Alternative Center Shepherdsville, KY | 5.5 |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center Monticello, KY | 5.0 |
| Middlesboro Alternative School Middlesboro, KY | 5.0 |
| Learning Academy Hazard, KY | 4.9 |
| Safe Harbor Academy Versailles, KY | 4.9 |
| Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr Bowling Green, KY | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ahrens Educational Resource Center
What grades does Ahrens Educational Resource Center serve?
Ahrens Educational Resource Center serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
Ahrens Educational Resource Center has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahrens Educational Resource Center is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ahrens Educational Resource Center rank in KY?
Ahrens Educational Resource Center ranks #911 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ahrens Educational Resource Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ahrens Educational Resource Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ahrens Educational Resource Center a charter school?
No, Ahrens Educational Resource Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ahrens Educational Resource Center a Title I school?
No, Ahrens Educational Resource Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
55.3% of students at Ahrens Educational Resource Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8201
Resources & Links
District
Jefferson County- District Enrollment
- 94,793
- Schools in District
- 171
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,200
- District Rank
- #59 of 149
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