Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Butler County High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Butler County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Butler is a High School in Louisville, Kentucky, it is involved
with the Traditional program.
History: Suda E. Butler High School, opened in 1954. It was
chosen in 1988 as the second high school in Jefferson County to
offer the Traditional Program. In this program the standards of
patriotism, morality, and personal integrity are stressed in a
structured learning environment. The school has a dress code,
discipline code, heterogeneous grouping, technology major, and
college preparatory curriculum.
Sports, clubs, and activities: Butler offers many Sports and
Clubs, such as: Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman Football, Boys
Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Girls
Volleyball, Spanish Club, Quick Recall, Boys Cross Country, Girls
Cross Country, Adopt-a-Bear Program, Step Team, Cheerleading, Dance
Team, Winterguard, Colorguard, Band, Theatre, Art Club, Gospel
Choir, Bowling, Pep Club, Golf.
Butler County High School is ranked #656 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler County High School?
The graduation rate of Butler County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Butler County High School?
638 students attend Butler County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Butler County High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler County High School?
Butler County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butler County High School offer ?
Butler County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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