- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jeffersontown, KY
Jeffersontown High
Federal NCES profile for Jeffersontown 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 210299000659
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeffersontown High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,196
- students enrolled
Jeffersontown High has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+153 students YoY
Jeffersontown High grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 1,096 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+153 students YoY 210299000659 · Jeffersontown, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,196 enr · 18.7:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Jeffersontown High grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 1,096 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jeffersontown 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
Jeffersontown High
1,196 students
What this shows Jeffersontown High reports 1,196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeffersontown High compares
Jeffersontown 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,196
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
309
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.1%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeffersontown 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
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 (~1,196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeffersontown High
How many students attend Jeffersontown High?
Jeffersontown High has 1,196 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jeffersontown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 1,096 (2023-24), up 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffersontown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffersontown High is 18.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeffersontown High?
54.0% of students at Jeffersontown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeffersontown High?
The largest demographic group at Jeffersontown High is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in Jeffersontown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeffersontown High?
Jeffersontown 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).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Jeffersontown 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.