Pathfinder School of Innovation

2,030 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson County High School, located at 900 S. Floyd Street in Louisville, KY, is an alternative education facility operated by the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a structured path toward high school graduation for those who have struggled in or disengaged from a conventional comprehensive high school setting.

The school focuses on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its student body. By keeping class sizes smaller and emphasizing personalized attention, Jefferson County High aims to reduce dropout rates and prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional school, entering the workforce, or pursuing higher education.

2,030

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathfinder School of Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	910
Hispanic	236
Black	729
Asian	27
Two or More	126
American Indian	2

White
910 (44.8 %)
Black
729 (35.9 %)
Hispanic
236 (11.6 %)
Two or More
126 (6.2 %)
Asian
27 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-3173
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 217

Grade 9 351

Grade 10 326