How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newcomer Academy | Pleasure Ridge Park High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,777 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.9% | 58.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newcomer Academy | Pleasure Ridge Park High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,590 | $19,590 |
| District | Jefferson County | Jefferson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newcomer Academy | Pleasure Ridge Park High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 37.9% |
| African American | 33.4% | 38.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.5% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newcomer Academy | Pleasure Ridge Park High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 192.7:1 | 444.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 82.4% | 43.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 50 | 300 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.