Founded in 1923 as the first public high school in Jefferson County
Student Body: Approximately 1,530 of the best students from around Jefferson County
Alumni: 15,317
Percentage of faculty/staff members with advance degrees and professional certifications: 87%
The number of students taking and passing Advanced Placement Exams has increased every year since 2001.
$2,000,000+: Amount of college and university scholarships FCTHS graduates receive each year at graduation.
Our faculty includes 1 of each of the following award winners:
Amgen Teacher of the Year Award
Excel Award Teacher
Disney Teacher of the Year
Kentucky Health Fitness Teacher of the Year
1Kentucky Counselor of the Year
Kentucky Youth Service Center Director of the Year
92.7 The Tiger is the only student-run radio station in Jefferson County Public Schools that broadcasts to the community.
Student-run FCTV, Channel 6, broadcasts a daily newscast to the school with news, sports and features on people and activities around the Creek.
11 consecutive Marine Corps JROTC drill team national championships
Recognized as a top 100 school by High Schools that Work
93% attendance rate, one of the highest in JCPS.
Our Alumni Association has given more than $1,000,000 to support the schools for everything from building renovations to classroom material to scholarships.
Countless students have been accepted into the Governor’s Scholar Program and Governor School of the Arts
Tuition Cost: $0.00
Our #1 Priority: Our students and preparing them for success in the world once they leave Fern Creek.