Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Magnet School0
Jefferson County Public Schools

J. Graham Brown School

#3 in Best Magnet High Schools in Kentucky
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • K-12
  • Louisville, KY
  • 124 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
    View Full Report Card
    J. Graham Brown School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Louisville, KY. It has 702 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
    mybrownschool.org
    (502) 485-8216
    546 S 1st St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    Work Here? Claim Your School

    J. Graham Brown School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    82%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    81%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    —
    Average ACT
    25
    117 responses
    AP Enrollment
    77%
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    Homes for Sale

    realtor.com®
    Note: School map boundaries may have changed for the current school year so please contact your school district to verify school assignment for your child.
    View Homes Near J. Graham Brown School
    Do You Work at J. Graham Brown School? Claim Your School Today!
    Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $16,473
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $192
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $181,064
    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
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 22 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming, Pep rallies, Spring and Fall festivals
      45%
    • Earth Day
      9%
    • Founders Day
      9%
    • Music Concerts
      9%
    • Pops Concert / Silent Auction PTSA
      9%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Pep rallies
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    702
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    27%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $62,771
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,905/ year
    National
    $12,239
    63%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
    26%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
    Schools like J. Graham Brown School
    More

    J. Graham Brown School Reviews

    124 reviews
    All Categories
    Overall, the J. Graham Brown School is a place that everyone can belong. However, JCPS and the administration have been changing the true meaning of Brown. It is becoming less and less about individuality, a non-traditional education, and "self-directedness" and becoming more of an institution relying on test scores. Teachers that embody the true meaning of the Brown School are becoming scarce and are getting picked off one by one by the administration.
    Start Your Review of J. Graham Brown School
    Rate It!
    I have been at the Brown School since I was in kindergarten so I have witnessed so many changes. The Brown has evolved more and more as I have grown. It has a great family atmosphere and a mostly inclusive atmosphere. The school has had some tough changes that strayed away from traditional values but the school is turning around for the best!
    I've made a lot of friends at the Brown School and I love that the teachers are down to earth, try to be our friends, and are laid back. There are some downsides to Brown. Brown can be kind of cliquey but usually everyone hangs out with everyone. Brown is also not very diverse and i feel like that makes a lot of the white kids very ignorant. Also, most of the students feel like we are only a test score, especially with our heavy work load. Brown can be a fun school but sometimes I wish I went to a normal school.