Atherton High

1,466 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atherton High School, located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing history and its commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, arts programs, and extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare students for both collegiate success and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Atherton is noted for its community-focused culture and its unique architectural character, which blends historic elements with modern educational facilities. The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and extracurricular involvement, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, clubs, and organizations. By maintaining a balance between rigorous scholarship and social development, Atherton High School remains a central pillar of the Louisville community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and socially conscious graduates.

1,466

Total Students

80.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atherton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	922
Hispanic	117
Black	271
Asian	55
Two or More	97
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
922 (62.9%)
Black
271 (18.5%)
Hispanic
117 (8.0%)
Two or More
97 (6.6%)
Asian
55 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8202
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 397

Grade 10 392

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 290

Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atherton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	397
Grade 10	392
Grade 11	380
Grade 12	290
Ungraded	7

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atherton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	758	51.7%
Male	708	48.3%

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