Best High Schools in Zip Code 40118

The 40118 zip code area is home to two high schools: Fairdale High and Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program. Fairdale High is a larger, more traditional public high school serving over 1,400 students, while Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program is a smaller, specialized school focused on supporting around 100 teenage parents.

Despite the differences in school size and focus, both Fairdale High and Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program have similar four-year graduation rates of 93.5%, which is above the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages. However, Fairdale High's test scores lag behind the district and state averages, with only 21-31% of students proficient or better in various subject areas. The data does not include test scores for Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program, likely due to the small student population.

Both schools serve a relatively low-income student population, with 62.81% of Fairdale High students and 47.92% of Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 25% of students chronically absent at each school. These findings suggest that the students in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, and the schools may need to focus on addressing these issues to support student success.