MARY JO AND WILLIAM MACDONALD MARYHURST

Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 69 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Maryhurst, located on Dorsey Lane in Louisville, is one of Kentucky’s oldest and most well-regarded social service organizations. While it began over 180 years ago as an orphanage, it has evolved into a comprehensive treatment center dedicated to helping children, teenagers, and families recover from the trauma of abuse, neglect, and severe emotional challenges. The organization operates a specialized residential treatment program, as well as community-based services, designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where youth can work toward healing and stability.

Education and clinical intervention are at the core of the Maryhurst model. The campus provides a structured setting where professional staff—including therapists, case managers, and educators—work collaboratively to address the unique needs of each individual. By focusing on evidence-based trauma care and life-skills development, Maryhurst aims to break cycles of abuse and empower young people to transition back into their families or independent living situations with the tools necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst at (502) 271-4577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.