Doss High

7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214

1,235 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Doss High School, located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of academic and extracurricular avenues. As a part of the JCPS system, the school emphasizes providing equitable access to resources and technology, aiming to create a supportive environment that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement for its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Doss High School offers a range of programs designed to cater to different student interests, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, athletics, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on building community ties and fostering school spirit, often highlighting student successes in arts, sports, and community service. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with practical, hands-on learning experiences, Doss strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education or the modern workforce.

1,235

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doss High
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	330
Black	579
Asian	31
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Black
579 (46.9%)
Hispanic
330 (26.7%)
White
231 (18.7%)
Two or More
57 (4.6%)
Asian
31 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)485-8239
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 367

Grade 10 294

Grade 11 327

Grade 12 242

Ungraded 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Doss High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	367
Grade 10	294
Grade 11	327
Grade 12	242
Ungraded	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Doss High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	587	47.5%
Male	648	52.5%

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