Serving 1,588 students in grades 9-12, Fern Creek 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 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Fern Creek 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 Fern Creek High School is 0.73, 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.
Fern Creek High School is ranked #900 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fern Creek High School often compared to?
Fern Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeffersontown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fern Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Fern Creek High School is 88%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fern Creek High School?
1,588 students attend Fern Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fern Creek High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Creek High School?
Fern Creek High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fern Creek High School offer ?
Fern Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fern Creek High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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