- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Louisville Male High
Federal NCES profile for Louisville Male High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299001705
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisville Male High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisville Male High has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Male High ranks #7 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Louisville Male High held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.1 → 91.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-87 students YoY 210299001705 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,763 enr · 18.8:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Louisville Male High held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.1 → 91.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Louisville Male 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
Louisville Male High
1,763 students
What this shows Louisville Male High reports 1,763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisville Male High compares
Louisville Male 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,763 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,763
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Louisville Male High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Louisville Male High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Similar size | 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 Louisville Male 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
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
Atherton High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 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 (~1,763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Louisville Male High
How many students attend Louisville Male High?
Louisville Male High has 1,763 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,991 (2022-23) → 1,904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-87).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville Male High?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisville Male High is 18.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisville Male High?
35.2% of students at Louisville Male High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisville Male High?
The largest demographic group at Louisville Male High is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisville Male High?
Louisville Male High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Louisville Male High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Male High ranks #7 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 Louisville Male 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.