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Jefferson County Public Schools

Eastern High School

#26 in Best Public High Schools in Kentucky
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Middletown, KY
  • 478 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Eastern High School is a highly rated, public school located in Middletown, KY. It has 2,010 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 71% in reading.
Address
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Middletown, KY 40243
Telephone
(502) 485-8243
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us

Eastern High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
71%
Percent Proficient - Math
57%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1160
48 responses
Average ACT
25
446 responses
AP Enrollment
34%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$61,540
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,050
National
$949
Median Home Value
$195,300
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.48 responses
Poll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.48 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 185 responses
Report
  • Holiday Care-a-van
    20%
  • Little Kentucky Derby
    16%
  • Pep rallys
    16%
  • Powder puff football
    12%
  • Vaudeville
    9%
  • Football games. Choir, orchestra and plays
    9%
  • Basketball games
    7%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,010
Free or Reduced Lunch
32%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.54 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.54 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$62,771
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.4%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.61 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.61 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.61 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,905/ year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.69 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.70 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.70 responses
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Eastern High School offers an overwhelmingly vast number of opportunities for students of all aspiring fields--most prominently computer scientists and performers of the arts. It is one of the only public schools in JCPS to have a vast selection of AP classes, including: AP Physics 1 & 2, Calculus BC, Computer Science, US Government & Politics, Music Theory, Photography, and much more. Eastern High School sports coaches are wholesomely dedicated to their competitive environment, making this school's teams some of the best in Jefferson County. Whether it be in the chemistry classroom or on the soccer field, Eastern High School expresses a rich diversity of students; Caucasians, Middle-Easterners, Arabs, African Americans, and Indian Americans are the most representative groups, however there is a fair lack of Eastern Asian diversity. The counselors at Eastern High School are about average, as they do just barely enough to ensure college readiness--we are mostly on our own, however.
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I enjoyed my time during my attendance of Eastern High School. The teachers care a lot about the students, and they challenge everybody regardless of academic level, catering to everybody's own strengths. There are a lot of activities and clubs at Eastern, especially ones related with technology, fine arts, and sports. There is a fair amount of school spirit across the school, and its collection of students with diverse backgrounds helps prepare students for the real world. My only complaints are that the food is of extremely low quality, and the bathrooms are often vandalized and defaced by students.
Eastern High School is a very large school, but they offer some amazing electives and AP classes, there is also a variety of different clubs and sports teams for students to join. There is something for everyone! I have loved attending Eastern, and would highly recommend it to all!