Welcome to Western High School – The STEM Magnet, where students don’t just learn — they build, create, code, lead, and discover. Western is not your average high school — it's a launchpad for future engineers, health professionals, chefs, game developers, and tech leaders.

What Makes Us Different?

• A hands-on, project-based learning experience

• Cutting-edge technology and industry certifications

• Real-world challenges, expert partnerships, and career pathways

• Dual credit and college-ready academics

• A welcoming, inclusive school culture where every student belongs

Our Mission:
To inspire innovative, critical thinkers through experiential STEM learning that prepares students for college, careers, and life.

Western High, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Magnet, offers the following special areas of study:

• Digital Design and Game Development

• Computer Programming

• Culinary Food Science

• Public Health Discoveries

Every magnet program will provide students with opportunities to receive dual credit, complete Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and earn multiple industry certifications. Students have access to STEM pathways with multiple opportunities to connect with other areas of study.

• Emphasis on students' earning dual credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered by University of Louisville, JCTC, BCTC, and Bellarmine University

• Full immersion into the STEM curriculum during students' first year on campus

• State-of-the-arts eSports Competition Gaming arena

• Distinguished STEM Scholars (DSS) provides students with opportunity to access higher education while participating in college level courses while at Western High School

• Rotary Bridge Program and Jefferson Scholar Program

• STEM Mentors and Business Partners, students work one on one with Business Partners in STEM careers

Why Parents Choose Western STEM Magnet

• Engaging Curriculum – Students don’t sit and listen — they create, code, cook, and collaborate

• College-Ready & Career-Ready – Dual credit, industry certifications, and real-world skills

• Safe, Inclusive, Empowering – Every student is seen, valued, and supported

• Small School Feel, Big Opportunities – Strong teacher-student relationships and mentorship

• Community Partnerships – UofL, JCTC, KHSAA, and more

• Analyze public health trends

• Build leadership skills through clubs, service, and student voice

We know high school is a big decision. At Western, we promise:

• A supportive, inclusive learning environment

• Rigorous academics that challenge and grow your child

• Teachers who care — and listen

• Programs that lead to scholarships, jobs, and bright futures

Your child deserves a school where their interests become passions and their passions become possibilities.

Join the Western STEM Magnet Family Today

• Applications Now Open for 2026–27

• Transportation Provided

• College Credit Available

• Industry Certifications

• Diverse, welcoming community