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#1050 of 1,284 schools in KY

Jeffersontown High

High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY

A Jefferson County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9600 Old Six Mile Lane, Louisville, KY 40299

  • Math 22% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation21.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$18,200
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Jeffersontown High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jeffersontown High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$85,419

Median home value

$274,900

Median rent

$1,290/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40299; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy for Individual ExcellencePrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.0 mi321Compare →
Fern Creek HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.2 mi1,588Compare →
Newcomer AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.66–123.4 mi605Compare →
Evangel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–123.6 mi104Compare →

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
#83 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

Jeffersontown High is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jeffersontown High

Jeffersontown High is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,096 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jeffersontown High

What grades does Jeffersontown High serve?

Jeffersontown High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jeffersontown High?

Jeffersontown High has an enrollment of approximately 1,096 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffersontown High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jeffersontown High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jeffersontown High rank in KY?

Jeffersontown High ranks #1,050 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Jeffersontown High's MySchoolScout rating?

Jeffersontown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Jeffersontown High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeffersontown High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jeffersontown High a charter school?

No, Jeffersontown High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jeffersontown High a Title I school?

No, Jeffersontown High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeffersontown High?

62.8% of students at Jeffersontown 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
1,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 40299)
41,724
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
39.7
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 40299; 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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