Ahrens Educational Resource Center

38 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Ahrens Educational Resource Center, located in downtown Louisville at 546 South First Street, serves as a vital administrative and professional hub for the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Housed in a historic building that was formerly the Ahrens Trade High School, the facility functions less like a traditional K-12 classroom setting and more as a central headquarters for district operations, teacher professional development, and specialized educational support services.

The center plays a key role in the district’s infrastructure, providing space for administrative offices, board meetings, and collaborative workshops designed to enhance teaching strategies and school leadership. Because of its historical significance and its current role as a centralized resource for educators and district staff, the Ahrens Educational Resource Center acts as a cornerstone for district-wide initiatives, helping to coordinate the logistical and academic programs that support thousands of students across the Louisville metropolitan area.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	4
Black	17
Asian	3

Black
17 (44.7%)
White
14 (36.8%)
Hispanic
4 (10.5%)
Asian
3 (7.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8201
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 11 1

Grade 12 4

Ungraded 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	1
Grade 12	4
Ungraded	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	16	42.1%
Male	22	57.9%

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