Atherton High School

Atherton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3000 Dundee Rd,  Louisville, KY
Jefferson County Public Schools
4.1
4.6
1,464 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Aberli
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
42.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
299:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
47%
White
64%
Black
20.1%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 527 Students
University of Kentucky 434 Students
Western Kentucky University 214 Students
Bellarmine University 183 Students
University of Cincinnati 182 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 133 Students
Northern Kentucky University 127 Students
Transylvania University 95 Students
Murray State University 88 Students
Centre College 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 117 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Business 98 Students
Biology 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Education 44 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Graphic Design 41 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Chemistry 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 245 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/10/2024
Atherton has a high lgbtq population, and the staff is pretty supportive of it. An area of growth for Atherton would be to have more opportunities for students to be able to reach out to staff to help with college readiness and applications. The counselors are not often available, and are often changing.
3.0 Sophomore
4/4/2024
Excellent school in comparison with other schools in the district. Facilities are a bit outdated and hallways tend to be extremely stuffed. The teachers generally do genuinely care about students and want positive outcomes for them.
5.0 Senior
2/19/2024
High-level classes with a lot of opportunities and overall pretty good teachers, though some could explain more. Pretty good school culture, definitely on the better side.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/23/2024
We have had two children graduate from Atherton, both in the International Baccalaureate program. The IB curriculum is rich, deep and diverse AND is respected by colleges and universities around the world. Our youngest daughter was a student during the pandemic, graduating in 2021. We were awed by t...
4.0 student
12/7/2019
I'm am the class of 2020, in my 4 years at Atherton I've seen many things that stand out from other high schools. An overall feeling of unity among students, a school spirit that is crazy contagious, and a committed student body. But also in my 4 years at Atherton Dr. Aberli (the principal) wasn't p...
5.0 parent
11/2/2015
Atherton is a hidden gem in the Highlands. It has a very accepting culture and we have found almost every teacher to be engaged and focused, not just on education but on knowing their students as well. Coming from catholic school K-8, we were thrilled at our decision to send our daughter to Atherton...
3.0 other
7/7/2013
I thrived at Atherton loved it in every way possible, was involved with soccer and learned things that I would not have learned anywhere else. I would recommend Atherton to any parent but only if their child has a strong moral compass because I found it hard to find a group of kids at Atherton that...

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Atherton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Louisville, KY and is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 1,464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Atherton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $392,337. Discover additional schools in the area, like Binet School, Outside School Day Program, Minor Daniels Academy, and more. Learn more about what Louisville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Atherton High School.

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