- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Iroquois High
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000753
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #15 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois High has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois High ranks #15 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Iroquois High grew from 1,090 students in 2022-23 to 1,146 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 76.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 210299000753 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,301 enr · 19.7:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Iroquois High grew from 1,090 students in 2022-23 to 1,146 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 76.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Iroquois 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
Iroquois High
1,301 students
What this shows Iroquois High reports 1,301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iroquois High compares
Iroquois High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,301
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
309
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 15.1%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Iroquois High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Iroquois High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois 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 (~1,301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iroquois High
How many students attend Iroquois High?
Iroquois High has 1,301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,090 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois High?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois High is 19.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iroquois High?
73.4% of students at Iroquois High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois High?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois High is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois High?
Iroquois High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Iroquois High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois High ranks #15 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 Iroquois 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.