Louisville Male Traditional High School is a public co-ed secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 in the southside of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It is part of the Jefferson County Public School District.
Serving 1,904 students in grades 9-12, Louisville Male High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Louisville Male High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Louisville Male High School's student population of 1,904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1856
Colors
Purple, Gold
Louisville Male High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisville Male High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
44%
11%
White
41%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Louisville Male High School's ranking?
Louisville Male High School is ranked #330 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Louisville Male High School often compared to?
Louisville Male High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Manual High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisville Male High School?
The graduation rate of Louisville Male High School is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Louisville Male High School?
1,904 students attend Louisville Male High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Louisville Male High School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisville Male High School?
Louisville Male High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Louisville Male High School offer ?
Louisville Male High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Louisville Male High School part of?
Louisville Male High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025Prepared me well for college.2 10/10/2025The facilities were horrible, you had to sanitize the toilets before you could even sit on them! They should also add a little color to the school.Review Louisville Male High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Prepared me well for college.
The facilities were horrible, you had to sanitize the toilets before you could even sit on them! They should also add a little color to the school.
Review Louisville Male High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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