- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Atherton High
Federal NCES profile for Atherton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000632
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atherton High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Atherton High has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton High ranks #6 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Atherton High held near 1,496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 210299000632 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,466 enr · 18.3:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Atherton High held near 1,496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Atherton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school
Atherton High
1,466 students
What this shows Atherton High reports 1,466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atherton High compares
Atherton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,466 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,466
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Atherton High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atherton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atherton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Dupont Manual High
Standard public school
1,899 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Fern Creek High
Standard public school
1,525 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atherton High
How many students attend Atherton High?
Atherton High has 1,466 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,461 (2022-23) → 1,496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherton High is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atherton High?
35.9% of students at Atherton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atherton High?
The largest demographic group at Atherton High is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atherton High?
Atherton High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atherton High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton High ranks #6 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Atherton High, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.