Ahrens Educational Resource Center: An Overview

Ahrens Educational Resource Center is a special education school located in the Downtown neighborhood of Louisville, KY. This article provides an overview of the school, including its demographics, rankings, and academic performance. The information presented is based on publicly available data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the Kentucky Department of Education, and U.S. News & World Report.

Key Facts

As of 2026, key facts about Ahrens Educational Resource Center include:

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 12
Enrollment: 38 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 66% (majority Black)
Graduation Rate: <50%

Student Demographics and Diversity

Ahrens Educational Resource Center has a relatively small student population of 38 students. The student population has grown by 11% over five school years. A significant portion of the student body, 66%, is composed of minority students, with the majority being Black. This is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% minority enrollment. The school's diversity score is 0.65, which is higher than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years. This indicates a higher level of diversity compared to other schools in the state. Data indicates that students are eligible for reduced lunch.

Faculty

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. The student-teacher ratio is 8:1.

Location

Ahrens Educational Resource Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Nearby schools include Ackerly, Brooklawn, and Boys Haven.

Rankings and Performance

Ahrens Educational Resource Center is unranked in the National Rankings. U.S. News & World Report ranks schools based on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare students for college.

Subject Proficiency

Kentucky administered the Kentucky State Assessment to high school students. U.S. News & World Report calculates values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News & World Report calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam. The College Readiness Index is not available for Ahrens Educational Resource Center.