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Iroquois High
High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4615 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215
- Math 9% proficient (2025)
- Reading 10% proficient (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Iroquois High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (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 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Iroquois High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$42,762
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Sales High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Doss HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Butler Traditional HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,406 | Compare → |
| Valiant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #129 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
Iroquois High is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iroquois High
Iroquois High is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,146 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iroquois High
What grades does Iroquois High serve?
Iroquois High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Iroquois High?
Iroquois High has an enrollment of approximately 1,146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois High?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iroquois High rank in KY?
Iroquois High ranks #1,218 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Iroquois High's MySchoolScout rating?
Iroquois High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Iroquois High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iroquois High has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Iroquois High a charter school?
No, Iroquois High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iroquois High a Title I school?
No, Iroquois High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iroquois High?
74.3% of students at Iroquois 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
- 1,146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.2%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8269
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40215)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 40215; 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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