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Pleasure Ridge Park High School

5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Pleasure Ridge Park 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 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pleasure Ridge Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pleasure Ridge Park High School's student population of 1,517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pleasure Ridge Park 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 Pleasure Ridge Park High School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1100 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasure Ridge Park High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasure Ridge Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasure Ridge Park High School's ranking?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School is ranked #1100 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Pleasure Ridge Park High School often compared to?
Pleasure Ridge Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler Traditional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasure Ridge Park High School?
1,517 students attend Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pleasure Ridge Park High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasure Ridge Park High School?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasure Ridge Park High School offer ?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasure Ridge Park High School part of?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasure Ridge Park High School located?
Pleasure Ridge Park High School is located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Pleasure Ridge Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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