Fern Creek High

School Overview
Fern Creek High School, located in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. It is well-regarded for its diverse student population and its commitment to providing a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, specialized elective programs, and robust support systems aimed at meeting the individual needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fern Creek High School is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a spirit of school pride through its active athletics department, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that encourages personal growth, civic engagement, and leadership development. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a variety of hands-on learning experiences, Fern Creek strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of both higher education and the modern workforce.
1,688
Total Students
108.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Creek High
Demographic Student Count
White542
Hispanic314
Black663
Asian81
Two or More86
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    663 (39.3 %)
  • White
    542 (32.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    314 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    86 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    81 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jefferson County
Phone: (502)485-8251
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 108.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 855
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Grade 9 437
Grade 10 476
Grade 11 396
Grade 12 375
Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fern Creek High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9437
Grade 10476
Grade 11396
Grade 12375
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fern Creek High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female76745.4%
Male92154.6%
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