How do these schools compare?
| Metric | The Phoenix School of Discovery | Waggener High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 383 | 888 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.1:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.6% | 63.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | The Phoenix School of Discovery | Waggener High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,189 | $18,189 |
| District | Jefferson County Public Schools | Jefferson County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | The Phoenix School of Discovery | Waggener High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 28.5% |
| African American | 25.8% | 41.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | The Phoenix School of Discovery | Waggener High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 187:1 | 283:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 59.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 293 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.