Louisville Male High

4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213

1,763 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Louisville Male High School, located on Preston Highway in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the oldest and most prestigious public secondary schools in the state. Established in 1856, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievement. It is widely recognized for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, offering a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized academic programs that consistently produce high-achieving graduates who go on to attend top-tier universities.

Beyond its academic reputation, "Male High" is deeply defined by its school spirit, rich history, and the competitive nature of its athletic programs. The school’s mascot, the Bulldog, is an iconic symbol in Kentucky high school sports, and the institution maintains a storied rivalry with other local schools that draws significant community interest. With a diverse student body and a commitment to maintaining its historical legacy, Louisville Male High School remains a cornerstone of the Jefferson County Public Schools system, fostering a culture of high expectations and civic pride.

1,763

Total Students

91.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisville Male High
Demographic	Student Count
White	720
Hispanic	113
Black	776
Asian	49
Two or More	103
American Indian	2

Black
776 (44.0%)
White
720 (40.8%)
Hispanic
113 (6.4%)
Two or More
103 (5.8%)
Asian
49 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (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)485-8292
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	723
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 9 422

Grade 10 450

Grade 11 455

Grade 12 436

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisville Male High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	422
Grade 10	450
Grade 11	455
Grade 12	436

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisville Male High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	868	49.2%
Male	895	50.8%

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