Butler Traditional High School is a high school in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Serving 1,290 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 30% (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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (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 1,290 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Butler Traditional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
58%
11%
White
23%
71%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Traditional High School's ranking?
Butler Traditional High School is ranked #989 out of 1,250 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?
30% 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 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Butler Traditional High School?
1,290 students attend Butler Traditional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Butler Traditional High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% 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 16:1, 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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