City: Louisville, KY

Category: Education

Telephone: (502) 245-8927

Address: 11400 Ridge Rd.

Description: A source of local pride for the bucolic, affluent community of Anchorage, Jefferson County’s other public school system has an easier go at it with its small number of students and low student-teacher ratio. In addition, the high tax rate pours lots of resources into the school, a quaint white stucco building with a red tile roof that was started in 1912. Students consistently rank at the top of statewide tests, and emphasis is placed on a dynamic learning environment overseen by a committed instructional staff. Professional development and skills training is a focus and highly diversified teachers possess a wide assortment of instructional strategies and in-depth content knowledge. The staff strives for mastery learning and connectedness so students will be successful in their journeys through life as well as in their educational careers. In addition, writing and math mentor programs give teachers opportunities to share and reflect on different approaches that work in the classroom.