Butler Traditional High School is a high school in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Serving 1,406 students in grades 9-12, Butler Traditional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler Traditional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Butler Traditional High School's student population of 1,406 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Butler Traditional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Traditional High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
57%
11%
White
25%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Traditional High School's ranking?
Butler Traditional High School is ranked #1040 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Butler Traditional High School often compared to?
Butler Traditional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasure Ridge Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler Traditional High School?
The graduation rate of Butler Traditional High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Butler Traditional High School?
1,406 students attend Butler Traditional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Butler Traditional High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Traditional High School?
Butler Traditional High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butler Traditional High School offer ?
Butler Traditional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Butler Traditional High School part of?
Butler Traditional High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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