For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,048 students in 40216, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40216, KY are Butler Traditional High School, Western High School and Waller-williams Environmental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40216 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40216, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40216 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butler Traditional High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40216, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Traditional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #22.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40216, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40216, KY include Butler Traditional High School, Western High School and Waller-williams Environmental.
How many public high schools are located in 40216?
3 public high schools are located in 40216.
What is the racial composition of students in 40216?
40216 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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