Butler Traditional High

1,421 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Butler Traditional High School, located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent member of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. As a "traditional" school, it operates under a specialized educational model that emphasizes a structured, disciplined environment, a rigorous academic curriculum, and high expectations for student behavior and dress. The school places a heavy focus on college and career readiness, requiring students to adhere to specific codes of conduct and academic standards designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic core, Butler Traditional is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong athletic programs. The school offers a wide array of clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports, which serve as central pillars of the school's community spirit. By balancing a structured classroom setting with extensive opportunities for student involvement, Butler aims to cultivate both academic excellence and personal responsibility, making it a distinct choice for families within the Louisville area seeking a formal and disciplined educational path.
1,421
Total Students
87.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butler Traditional High
Demographic Student Count
White421
Hispanic133
Black768
Asian22
Two or More74
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    768 (54.0 %)
  • White
    421 (29.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    133 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    22 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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)485-8220
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 87.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 794
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Grade 9 376
Grade 10 354
Grade 11 340
Grade 12 340
Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Butler Traditional High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9376
Grade 10354
Grade 11340
Grade 12340
Ungraded11
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Butler Traditional High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female74252.2%
Male67947.8%
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