Serving 939 students in grades 9-12, Doss High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Doss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Doss High School's student population of 939 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
Doss 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 Doss High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
51%
11%
White
25%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Doss High School is ranked #1049 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doss High School?
The graduation rate of Doss High School is 89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Doss High School?
939 students attend Doss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Doss High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doss High School?
Doss High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Doss High School offer ?
Doss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doss High School part of?
Doss High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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