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#499 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 39% in state
Ludlow High School
High School · Ludlow Independent · Ludlow, KY
A Ludlow Independent high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
515 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ludlow High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 37 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ludlow High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ludlow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,748
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Transformational Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Roberts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Cincinnati College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 975 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ludlow Independent
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ludlow High School is listed in Ludlow Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ludlow High School
Ludlow High School is a public high school in Ludlow, KY, part of Ludlow Independent, serving approximately 376 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ludlow High School
What grades does Ludlow High School serve?
Ludlow High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ludlow High School?
Ludlow High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludlow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludlow High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ludlow High School rank in KY?
Ludlow High School ranks #499 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ludlow High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ludlow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ludlow High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ludlow High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ludlow High School a charter school?
No, Ludlow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ludlow High School a Title I school?
No, Ludlow High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ludlow High School?
68.1% of students at Ludlow High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (859) 261-8211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 41016)
- 5,794
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 41016; 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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