Excellent
#14 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Dupont Manual High
High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 West Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208
- Math 83% proficient (2025)
- Reading 87% proficient (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dupont Manual High score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dupont Manual High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,714
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
38.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #1 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dupont Manual High is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dupont Manual High
Dupont Manual High is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,922 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Dupont Manual High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dupont Manual High
What grades does Dupont Manual High serve?
Dupont Manual High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dupont Manual High?
Dupont Manual High has an enrollment of approximately 1,922 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Manual High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Manual High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dupont Manual High rank in KY?
Dupont Manual High ranks #14 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Dupont Manual High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dupont Manual High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dupont Manual High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont Manual High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dupont Manual High a charter school?
No, Dupont Manual High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dupont Manual High a Title I school?
No, Dupont Manual High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dupont Manual High?
22.5% of students at Dupont Manual High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 40208)
- 15,287
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 22.5
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 40208; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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