Fern Creek Traditional High School

Fern Creek Traditional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9115 Fern Creek Rd,  Louisville, KY
Jefferson County Public Schools
3.9
2.5
1,728 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rebecca Nicolas
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
26%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
448:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Black
39.3%
White
32.1%
Hispanic
18.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Kentucky
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisville 401 Students
University of Kentucky 288 Students
Western Kentucky University 171 Students
Bellarmine University 168 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 135 Students
Jefferson Community & Technical College 107 Students
Centre College 74 Students
Murray State University 73 Students
Northern Kentucky University 72 Students
Spalding University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Biology 72 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Graphic Design 25 Students
Marketing 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 208 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/15/2025
I love that they give students a chance to graduate early. I do wish they had a better AP pre cal teacher.
5.0 Senior
2/25/2025
Fern Creek has always been a school focused on diversity and inclusion. They made it their mission to establish clubs and other facilities to help guarantee a safe and comfortable learning environment. Through my four years I have never once wanted to leave or change schools. I have always had the upmost support physically and mentally. Im proud to be graduating as a Fern Creek Tiger.
5.0 Senior
1/31/2025
My years at Fern Creek have been some of the happiest of my life. My experience here has shaped my life for the better and prepared me for the higher education I intend to pursue. I've met life-long friends here, teachers who've helped me through tough times, and college advisors who've given me confidence for my future.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 11 Reviews
1.0 student
3/17/2023
I feel like the school is like run down and that they never fix anything that is broke there bathrooms are trashy and the doors don't even lock, students smoke in the hallways and bathrooms and then the school counselor sucks and has a bad attitude, half of the students are dress inappropriate they...
1.0 parent
1/28/2022
This school has an accountability and drug problem. Students openly use drugs in the bathrooms and sell in hallways and classrooms. JCPS has a policy against drug use or possession but they do not enforce this policy.
4.0 other
7/7/2020
This school has come a long way the last few years. The sense of pride among students is growing and teachers are some of the most enthusiastic and innovative I have ever seen.
1.0 parent
2/19/2018
I have had 3 children attend this school and in the past 3 years as the school "states its making progress" its not. For starters, the leadership at the school does not effectively deal with real issues. Bullying, stalking, threats, are among the top concerns at this school. The principal is more co...

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Fern Creek Traditional High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Louisville, KY, in the Fern Creek neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 1,728 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Fern Creek Traditional High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $242,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitefield Academy, Mercy Academy, Academy For Individual Excellence, and more. Learn more about what Louisville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fern Creek Traditional High School.

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