Fairdale High

Fairdale High serves 1,401 students in grades 9-12 in the Fairdale community of Jefferson County, Kentucky. This regular public high school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 with 88 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school is working to strengthen academic outcomes, with 35% of students performing proficiently or above in English Language Arts and 25% in mathematics.

While these scores indicate room for academic growth, the dedicated staff continues focusing on student development and educational progress. Located at 1001 Fairdale Road, the school serves a diverse working-class community where the median household income is $55,036 and median home value is $138,500. About 10% of residents in the 40118 zip code area hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at 20.5% among the 10,141 residents.

The school's size allows for a variety of programming while maintaining more personalized attention than many larger institutions. Students benefit from the school's position within Jefferson County's educational system while remaining connected to their local Fairdale community. The campus sits within a large city setting, providing students access to urban resources and opportunities while maintaining its neighborhood school character.

While current test scores at Fairdale High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.