For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 31,727 students in Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Louisville, KY are Dupont Manual High School, J. Graham Brown School and Ballard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Louisville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Louisville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dupont Manual High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #22.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,033 students
Rank: #44.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #55.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Grades: 9-12
| 1,904 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,874 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #99.
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1010.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-9
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1212.
Fern Creek High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,588 students
Rank: #1313.
Jeffersontown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Old Six Mile Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Butler Traditional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Valley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1616.
Doss High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #1717.
Seneca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #1818.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2121.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-11
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Rank: #2323.
Waggener High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 S. Hubbards Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Dorsey Ln
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2828.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,031 students
Rank: #2929.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 972 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #3232.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #3333.
Brooklawn
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3434.
Iroquois High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Taylor Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8269
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8269
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Minor Daniels Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
Ackerlybingham Guidance Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
202 East Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
11103 Park Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
546 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Buechel Metropolitan High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Cardinal Treatment Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2915 Freys Hill Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
7401 Riverport Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1107 South 17th Street
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Grades: 6
| 279 students
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4425 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-2780
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-2780
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1281 Gilmore Ln
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3332 Newberg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3524 Georgetown Circle
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
330 S Hubbards Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Grades: 8
| 128 students
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Spring Meadows Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
10901 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
7201 Watson Lane
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Louisville, KY include Dupont Manual High School, J. Graham Brown School and Ballard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Louisville?
46 public high schools are located in Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisville?
Louisville public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Louisville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Louisville include: Louisville Male High School vs. Dupont Manual High School, Ackerly vs. Ahrens Educational Resource Center, Minor Daniels Academy vs. Brooklawn
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