At a glance
Reported students
918
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Pathfinder School of Innovation: 918 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 3,725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Student–teacher ratio
- 31.3:1
What the reported data says about Pathfinder School of Innovation
Pathfinder School of Innovation is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 918 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.6%) and Black (34.5%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pathfinder School of Innovation
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.6%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black34.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waggener High
High · Grades 09–12
888 reported students
Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
850 reported students
The Academy @ Shawnee
High · Grades 06–12
1,051 reported students
Jeffersontown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,196 reported students
Doss High
High · Grades 09–12
1,235 reported students
Seneca High
High · Grades 09–12
1,255 reported students
Public schools near Pathfinder School of Innovation
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerly High · Jefferson County | 05–12 | 4 | 0.5 mi |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center High · Jefferson County | 12–12 | 38 | 0.7 mi |
| Breckinridge Metropolitan High High · Jefferson County | 07–12 | 84 | 1 mi |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy High · Jefferson County | 09–12 | 1,256 | 1.3 mi |
| duPont Manual High High · Jefferson County | 09–12 | 1,899 | 1.3 mi |
| U of L PACT Program High · Jefferson County | 12–12 | 19 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder School of Innovation
What grades does Pathfinder School of Innovation serve?
Pathfinder School of Innovation reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Pathfinder School of Innovation?
Pathfinder School of Innovation reported 918 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,725 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pathfinder School of Innovation?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 918 students and 58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pathfinder School of Innovation a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pathfinder School of Innovation is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pathfinder School of Innovation students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pathfinder School of Innovation in?
Pathfinder School of Innovation is part of Jefferson County, based in Louisville, KY, which operates 171 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pathfinder School of Innovation?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ackerly (0.5 mi), Ahrens Educational Resource Center (0.7 mi), Breckinridge Metropolitan High (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.