Western High, KY
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded OfferedMagnetVirtual
2501 Rockford Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
How Western High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score24
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Western High
684Students
100%Low-Income Students
46Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 58% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 27% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 22% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 21% | 21% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 1% | 4% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69% | 9% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 79% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Western High
12%Math Proficiency
22%Reading Proficiency
17%Average Proficiency
92%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 25% | 52% | 50% |
| Male | 14% | 48% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 17% | 41% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 52% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 17% | 42% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 35% | 32% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Western High
75%Overall Rate
77%Low-Income
-Limited English
70%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77% | 65% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 84% | 79% |