Western High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Louisville, Kentucky 40216 · Jefferson County
#210 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#15235 of 16,910 nationally
About Western High
Western High is a public high located in Louisville, in the Jefferson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 210th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 134 schools in Louisville; Western High ranks 102nd of 124 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Western High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Western High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Farnsley Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students · 1.4 km away
Kerrick Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 1.5 km away
Wellington Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students · 1.6 km away
Crums Lane Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students · 1.7 km away
Shacklette Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 2.3 km away
Schaffner Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students · 2.7 km away
Conway Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students · 2.9 km away
Butler Traditional High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students · 3.0 km away
Gutermuth Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 3.2 km away
Mill Creek Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Lee County Middle High School
Beattyville · Public high · Grades 6–12
422 students
Gallatin County High School
Warsaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
McLean County High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
427 students
Betsy Layne High School
Stanville · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students
Raceland-Worthington High School
Raceland · Public high · Grades 8–12
387 students
Clinton County High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western High a good school?
Western High has a Success Index (US) of 20.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #210 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Western High rank in Kentucky?
Western High ranks #210 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #15235 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western High?
Western High had 409 students in 2025.
Is Western High a elementary school or a high school?
Western High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.