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
1030
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
26%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

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%
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School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Kentucky
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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 390 Students
University of Kentucky 277 Students
Western Kentucky University 167 Students
Bellarmine University 163 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 133 Students
Jefferson Community & Technical College 109 Students
Centre College 80 Students
Murray State University 78 Students
Northern Kentucky University 75 Students
Spalding University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 104 Students
Nursing 89 Students
Biology 72 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Graphic Design 24 Students
Communications 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 203 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/3/2024
When I went to fern teen it was the year covid really took action and it was my freshman year of night school I was glade that I was able to make new friend and have a group of teachers that I was able to talk to when I needed them the most. They really care for the kids that step in that building and I am not just saying this just to say this, they really had helped me get through graduating and they have helped me get to college something that I did not see myself doing.
3.0 Alum
8/11/2023
It was alright but I could've went to a better school. My teachers seemed to care about my well-being and offered help anytime I asked. The administration kinda sucked. They were all mean from the start. There was maybe 1 or 2 that didn't have a mean first interaction with me. Id like to see the academy structure changed to make it easier for students and the school also need a remodeling.
4.0 Alum
6/30/2023
what was my experience like at Fern Creek was an interesting experience The good parts was we had teachers that cared and wanted us to succeed and graduate and wanted us to pass. The bad part about going to Fern Creek was the students was bad and would do things that would make the school do things that wasn't fun or would make me want to come to school.
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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