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#890 of 1,284 schools in KY
Pathfinder School of Innovation
School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathfinder School of Innovation score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pathfinder School of Innovation 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$31,430
Median home value
$179,300
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
24.7%
Poverty rate
39.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| J. Graham Brown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention CeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Home of the Innocents DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 28 | 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
- #57 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
Pathfinder School of Innovation is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathfinder School of Innovation
Pathfinder School of Innovation is a public school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,451 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathfinder School of Innovation
What grades does Pathfinder School of Innovation serve?
Pathfinder School of Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pathfinder School of Innovation?
Pathfinder School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 1,451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder School of Innovation is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathfinder School of Innovation rank in KY?
Pathfinder School of Innovation ranks #890 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Pathfinder School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathfinder School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Pathfinder School of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathfinder School of Innovation has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pathfinder School of Innovation a charter school?
No, Pathfinder School of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathfinder School of Innovation a Title I school?
No, Pathfinder School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathfinder School of Innovation?
65.3% of students at Pathfinder School of Innovation 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (502) 485-3173
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40203)
- 17,540
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 40203; 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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