- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Federal NCES profile for Pleasure Ridge Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000668
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasure Ridge Park High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #17 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasure Ridge Park High has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasure Ridge Park High ranks #17 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Pleasure Ridge Park High grew from 1,517 students in 2022-23 to 1,615 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 210299000668 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,777 enr · 20.4:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Pleasure Ridge Park High grew from 1,517 students in 2022-23 to 1,615 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Pleasure Ridge Park 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
- This school
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- Louisville Mal
Louisville Male High
1,763 students
What this shows Pleasure Ridge Park High reports 1,777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasure Ridge Park High compares
Pleasure Ridge Park 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,777
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.7%
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
300
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.9%
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Pleasure Ridge Park High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Pleasure Ridge Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisville Male High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasure Ridge Park 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
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
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
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 (~1,777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasure Ridge Park High
How many students attend Pleasure Ridge Park High?
Pleasure Ridge Park High has 1,777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,517 (2022-23) → 1,615 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasure Ridge Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasure Ridge Park High is 20.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasure Ridge Park High?
58.7% of students at Pleasure Ridge Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasure Ridge Park High?
The largest demographic group at Pleasure Ridge Park High is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasure Ridge Park High?
Pleasure Ridge Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Pleasure Ridge Park High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasure Ridge Park High ranks #17 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 Pleasure Ridge Park 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.