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#863 of 1,284 schools in KY

Louisville Male High

High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY

A Jefferson County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4409 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213

  • Math 45% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation34.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$18,200
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Louisville Male High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Louisville Male 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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

$60,734

Median home value

$169,000

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·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
Liberty HighEnrollment path unverified4.87–120.9 mi131Compare →
Mary Ryan AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.5 mi18Compare →
W.e.b. Dubois AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.26–111.5 mi507Compare →
Ballard HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available2,033Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
171
Rank in district
#54 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

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

About Louisville Male High

Louisville Male High is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,904 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Louisville Male High

What grades does Louisville Male High serve?

Louisville Male High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Louisville Male High?

Louisville Male High has an enrollment of approximately 1,904 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville Male High?

The student-teacher ratio at Louisville Male High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Louisville Male High rank in KY?

Louisville Male High ranks #863 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Louisville Male High's MySchoolScout rating?

Louisville Male High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Louisville Male High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisville Male High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Louisville Male High a charter school?

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

Is Louisville Male High a Title I school?

No, Louisville Male High is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.1% of students at Louisville Male 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
1,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 40213)
15,805
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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 40213; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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