Southern high school is a magnet career high school in the Jefferson county public schools system…read morelocated off Preston Highway in the Okolona area of Louisville Kentucky. This purple and white wearing institution has a mascot of "Trojans" and was built in 1951. At one point southern was considered to have one of the top machine tool and die programs in the whole area. Being an alumni of southern graduating in the class of 2002 I can say that in my 4 years there I produced some great memories, met some life long friends (including my current wife) and had a really good time. I was pretty active in my time at a southern as I played 3 sports (football, wrestling, and track) and was involved in a various of clubs such as beta club and national honors society. During my time frame at the school the graduating classes were in the several hundreds. So in my 4 years being involved in all those activities with essentially 7 different graduating classes I probably interacted with close to a thousand different people. Like any school Southern is a place that you will get what you put into it. It's not considered a school for high academic excellence. But it is achievable. I feel like I made the most out of my time at the school and because of that I have long lasting memories and a better overall reaction to my time at the school. The school itself is quite large. Has two gymnasiums attached to the school, a large newly (built in the 90s I believe) renovated automotive department and 3 stories/floors full of classrooms. Well 4 floors if you count that historic and borderline mythical 4th floor that is gated off. I'm not sure about today's students but back in my day for several years there was all kinds of crazy rumors of what was up there. From a swimming pool, to a teachers smoking lounge there was all kinds of crazy and wild rumors. I've actually been up there. It's literally maybe 1-2 classrooms (it's been 20 years so some details escape me) full of old school supplies and a ladder that pops you up to the flat rooftop. And No! There isn't a pool up there. As stated already I enjoyed my time at the school. I'm not sure southern will ever be noted for a long list of famous alumni (super bowl mvp Phil Simms) and will never be a place you send a kid strictly to achieve a higher education. But the opportunity can be created. I'm personally fortunate enough to send my kids to private schools to try and set them up for higher education with better resources. However as stated, there are kids who don't take advantage of those programs. So it really does depend on the individual to make the most of there academic situation. I'll end this review the same way the former long time principal and principal during my time Jerry Keepers use to end his morning announcements. "Have a great Southern Day".

When my family and I moved to Louisville five years ago, my son was given the option of visiting…read morethe top two Catholic high schools in town, Trinity and St. X. Once he took the tour of Trinity he was sold and told Mom and I there was no reason to visit St. Xavier!!! First time visiting St. X, I had heard that the St. X campus was quite impressive and indeed it is. Although I didn't have an opportunity of touring the entire campus it's easy to see that their infrastructure is massive. Very fortunate that Louisville offers a wide selection of fine schools throughout the city.

If you have not attended a football game at St X field you really should. It is a state of the art…read morefield and one of the finest in the city or county. Reserved chair back seats are only $10. They also have a nice menu of food like hamburgers, $2, cheeseburger $3, fries $2, drinks $1 to $2. They even have a Chick-fill-A sandwich for $4. Popcorn $1. Also candy bars, nachos and even ice cream bars. It's a great way to spend a Friday evening

Started sending 2 elementary age kids here in 2021 and could not be more excited about the impact…read moreof FP's philosophy on educating kids. We feel very fortunate to make this happen. Everything I have imagined could be included in an ideal school environment is here to help kids grow up to be positive & functional adults. The teachers really care so much and they are able to take the time to know and understand my children.

The school offers high tuition with a guarantee to ostracize your child and cater to slightly…read morehigher SES bullies. I certainly hope your portfolio keeps you ahead of the (often idiot) Jones's.

My Granddaughter is an honor student at Crosby. She really enjoys it there and will graduate this…read moreyear. She is a starter on the excellent undefeated Lacrosse team and has scored a lot of goals this year. Crosby is one of the better Jefferson County schools.

their buses are horrible but overall the school is pretty good a lot of fighting people cusing and…read moresome teachers are not that good

We send our two youngest to Holy Cross . They would have both been thrown into Western ( no way we…read morewere letting that happen) This school has completely changed their lives!! Our daughter is excelling in Softball, field hockey and made a All State Academic Scholar Award for keeping a 3.6 gpa or above . Our Son is doing just as well , he loves the internship program and has a 3.6 gpa. The teachers do care , they want your children to do well . And will reach out if ever there is an issue . There is always some sort of activity to bring the community together!!!!

I've only come here for fundraisers and sporting events but the facility is clean and orderly,…read morealbeit a bit dated. It's well taken care of so I think it's awesome that an older building with deep roots in the community has been maintained. This is one of two co-educational Catholic high schools in the Commonwealth. The students and staff are generally helpful and friendly when you attend things here and everyone seems to know each other. It's like being at Cheers, but for families. It's NOT in humanity's best interest that I have children but if I were to be given the responsibility of the care and feeding of an adolescent I'd send them to school here so they had someone decent taking care of them in life.

This school is absolutely amazing with its academics, athletics, and also its fine arts department…read more Their marching band for one is comprised of top student performers, a stellar staff, and group of band boosters with one goal in mind and that's success.

Excellent high school in Olham County. Teacher and staff demonstrate concern for students. Physical…read moreplant is in dire need of renovations. A great school in Kentucky.

After months of not knowing if there would be a graduation service for our Granddaughter or not the…read morewonderful staff of Assumption assembled a fantastic ceremony this past weekend. It was well planned out to every detail of health safety you could think of. When we arrived as a family we were shown to a nearby tent next to the main entrance where we were greeted by one of the faculty members and given some brief instructions as to what to expect. We were instructed to follow the arrows on the floor and stay in the large boxes that were outlined on the floor with tape. As we entered the building we had our temps taken. We then moved along the school hallways to the next station to check in. As we made our way to the gym there were various stops along the way to pick up gifts that were given to each girl by the school and one stop to have a family photo taken. When we arrived at the gym we were directed to gather in a box in front of the stage while our granddaughter picked up a single rose and proceeded to walk up on the stage, pick up her diploma and stop in a certain spot for a photo opp. We then proceeded together out the side door to parking lot. It was fast and very smooth and probably only took 30 minutes. A big thank you goes to the entire school staff who put their hearts and souls into giving the graduates a ceremony that they will forever remember.

Assumption High School is fabulous! My daughter loves going there, and we love it for the…read morewonderful, supportive staff and community.

This school has turned out young intellectually and emotionally healthy students who have almost…read moreuniversally gone on to successful second and post-secondary education, and have then succeeded in almost every domain including careers in education, law, medicine, business, media, politics and even professional sports.

St. Agnes has a reputation as one of the top Catholic elementary schools in the City of Louisville…read more We took a grandchild there for interviews and were impressed with the quality of the staff and principal - it is a Blue Ribbon school. We also appreciate how the school is integrated with the parish. Boys and girls are altar servers, occasionally read Scripture from the ambo at Sunday Mass, and after going on to High School and university return on Sunday to attend and to be lectors and cross bearers.