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#1183 of 1,284 schools in KY

Pleasure Ridge Park High

High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY

A Jefferson County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5901 Greenwood Road, Louisville, KY 40258

  • Math 15% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2025)
  • 91.0% 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-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation19.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$18,200
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasure Ridge Park 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$66,263

Median home value

$173,100

Median rent

$1,146/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40258; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
13 boys'·17 girls'·42 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
Beth Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.7 mi178Compare →
Holy Cross High School/diocesePrivate · tuition7.7private9–122.1 mi240Compare →
Western HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.4 mi576Compare →
Landmark Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–122.5 mi166Compare →

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
#119 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

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

About Pleasure Ridge Park High

Pleasure Ridge Park High is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,615 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,183 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasure Ridge Park High

What grades does Pleasure Ridge Park High serve?

Pleasure Ridge Park High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pleasure Ridge Park High?

Pleasure Ridge Park High has an enrollment of approximately 1,615 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasure Ridge Park High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasure Ridge Park High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasure Ridge Park High rank in KY?

Pleasure Ridge Park High ranks #1,183 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Pleasure Ridge Park High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasure Ridge Park High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Pleasure Ridge Park High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasure Ridge Park High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pleasure Ridge Park High a charter school?

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

Is Pleasure Ridge Park High a Title I school?

No, Pleasure Ridge Park High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasure Ridge Park High?

66.4% of students at Pleasure Ridge Park 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
1,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 40258)
26,590
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
41.1
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 40258; 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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