Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greathouse/shryock Traditional ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greathouse/shryock Traditional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Greathouse/shryock Traditional's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Greathouse/shryock Traditional ranks within the top 1% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greathouse/shryock Traditional is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1250 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
33%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greathouse/shryock Traditional's ranking?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional is ranked #1 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Greathouse/shryock Traditional often compared to?
Greathouse/shryock Traditionalis often viewed alongside schools like Anchorage Independent Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Greathouse/shryock Traditional?
599 students attend Greathouse/shryock Traditional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Greathouse/shryock Traditional students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greathouse/shryock Traditional?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greathouse/shryock Traditional offer ?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greathouse/shryock Traditional part of?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Greathouse/shryock Traditional located?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional is located in the Hikes Point neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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