Very Good
#67 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 30% of private schools
De Sales High School
High School · Louisville, KY
A private high school in Louisville, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
425 W KENWOOD DR, Louisville, KY 40214
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where De Sales High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,563
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,146 | Compare → |
| Valiant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Doss HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Butler Traditional HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
De Sales High School is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About De Sales High School
De Sales High School is a private high school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De Sales High School
What grades does De Sales High School serve?
De Sales High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend De Sales High School?
De Sales High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Sales High School?
The student-teacher ratio at De Sales High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does De Sales High School rank in KY?
De Sales High School ranks #67 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is De Sales High School's MySchoolScout rating?
De Sales High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is De Sales High School a private school?
Yes, De Sales High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is De Sales High School a religious school?
De Sales High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 368-6519
- Area population (ZIP 40214)
- 45,986
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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