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Southern High School

8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Southern 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 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 1,387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (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

Southern 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
Southern High School's student population of 1,387 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 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
Southern 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 Southern High School is 0.71, 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)
#1063 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern 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.
31%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern 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.
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southern 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
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
31%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southern 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 Southern High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southern High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern High School's ranking?
Southern High School is ranked #1063 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Southern High School often compared to?
Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion C. Moore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern High School?
The graduation rate of Southern High School is 81%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southern High School?
1,387 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Southern High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern High School?
Southern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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