WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL

Western High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 739 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Western High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Western High School, located at 2501 Rockford Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public secondary school serving the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to student development through a combination of rigorous academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. As part of the broader Louisville educational community, Western High emphasizes preparing its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school is particularly recognized for its strong sense of community and its efforts to foster an inclusive environment for a diverse student body. By offering a range of support services, specialized academic pathways, and athletic programs, Western High works to address the unique needs of its learners. Located in the southwestern part of the city, the school remains a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential through active engagement and personalized educational support.

For more information, contact Western High at (502) 485-8344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
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WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 739 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
739
Teachers:
47.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 739 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.6%
White
22.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.