Summary:
The 40216 zip code area in Kentucky is home to two high schools: Butler Traditional High and Western High. Both schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Jefferson County school district.
Based on the available data, neither school stands out as a high-performing institution. Both Butler Traditional High and Western High have relatively low statewide rankings, with Butler Traditional High ranked 236th out of 254 Kentucky high schools and Western High ranked 248th out of 254 for the 2024-2025 school year. The schools' performance on standardized tests is also below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, both schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25% for the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.
Despite the challenges, both schools maintain a 93.5% four-year graduation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, which is on par with the district and state averages. However, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 66.86% for Butler Traditional High and 71.7% for Western High, suggests that these schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the overall performance. The difference in per-student spending between the two schools, with Western High receiving $34,502 and Butler Traditional High receiving $20,129 for the 2023-2024 school year, raises questions about the allocation of resources and how it may impact the schools' performance.
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