For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,428 students in 40222, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40222, KY are Ballard High School and The Phoenix School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 40222 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40222, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 40222 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ballard High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40222, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,033 students
Rank: #22.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
40222, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40222, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40222, KY include Ballard High School and The Phoenix School Of Discovery.
How many public high schools are located in 40222?
2 public high schools are located in 40222.
What is the racial composition of students in 40222?
40222 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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