DUPONT MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL
duPont Manual High is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 1,917 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, duPont Manual High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
duPont Manual High School, located in the Old Louisville neighborhood, is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and academically rigorous public high schools in Kentucky. Operating as a magnet school, it draws high-achieving students from across the Jefferson County Public Schools district. The school is particularly renowned for its five specialized "magnets" or programs—High School University (HSU), Visual Arts, Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS), Communications/Media Arts, and the Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST) program—which allow students to pursue intensive, career-focused curricula alongside their core academic requirements.
Beyond its academic reputation, Manual boasts a rich history and a vibrant campus culture. It is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the nation for its high concentration of National Merit Semifinalists, advanced placement course offerings, and competitive extracurricular programs. The school is also home to the Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS), a world-class facility that serves as a regional hub for training in theater, dance, and music. With a legacy spanning over a century, DuPont Manual remains a cornerstone of excellence in Louisville, preparing a diverse student body for top-tier universities and professional success.
For more information, contact duPont Manual High at (502) 485-8241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
DUPONT MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Louisville, KY with about 1,917 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 1,917
- Teachers:
- 109
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,917 students
- White
- 61.3%
- Asian
- 17.1%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 59.0%
- Male
- 41.0%
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.