Best Public High Schools in 40216 (Louisville, KY) (2025-26)

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Best 40216 Kentucky Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40216, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 40216 have a of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Butler Traditional High School, with 97% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Butler Traditional High School

Magnet School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
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2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220

Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Western High School

Magnet School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344

Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Waller-williams Environmental

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314

Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

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).