Western High

869 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

869

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western High
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	90
Black	581
Asian	7
Two or More	46

Black
581 (66.9 %)
White
145 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
90 (10.4 %)
Two or More
46 (5.3 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)

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)485-8344
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 258

Grade 10 299

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 144

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	258
Grade 10	299
Grade 11	167
Grade 12	144
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	43.5%
Male	491	56.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)