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Southern High School

Southern High School is a public high school in Louisville, KY, serving grades 9–12, rated F, with 1,725 students and a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 23% in Reading, 22% in Writing and 19% in Editing and Mechanics.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,725
Students per teacher
17.6:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading23%
Writing22%
Editing and Mechanics19%
Social Studies18%
Math17%
Science8%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
7
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic40%
Black29%
White25%
Two or more races4%
Asian2%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+31.3%
Prior-year enrollment
1,314

Homes assigned to this school

12,274 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Southern High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
8620 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219
Phone
(502) 485-8330
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210299000637
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School district

Jefferson County School District

District rating
C
Schools
172
Students
95,180
Spending per student
$17,233
Teachers (FTE)
6,243
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Southern High School

How is Southern High School rated?

Southern High School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Jefferson County School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Southern High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Southern High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 23% in Reading, 22% in Writing, 19% in Editing and Mechanics, 18% in Social Studies, 17% in Math and 8% in Science.

What grades does Southern High School serve?

Southern High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Southern High School?

1,725 students attend Southern High School, up from 1,314 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Southern High School?

TopHap matches 12,274 residential properties to Southern High School in and around Louisville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Southern High School offer?

Southern High School offers 7 AP courses.