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Bardstown High School

400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004

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Tel: (502) 331-8802

www.bardstown.kyschools.us

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Bardstown High School serves 661 students in grades 9-12.

Bardstown High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bardstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Bardstown High School's student population of 661 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

661 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bardstown High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Bardstown High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#980 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bardstown High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

35-39%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bardstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-44%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bardstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bardstown High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

15%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bardstown High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

67%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bardstown High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Bardstown High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Bardstown High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bardstown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bardstown Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bardstown High School's ranking?

Bardstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bardstown High School?

The graduation rate of Bardstown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Bardstown High School?

661 students attend Bardstown High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Bardstown High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bardstown High School?

Bardstown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Bardstown High School offer ?

Bardstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Bardstown High School part of?

Bardstown High School is part of Bardstown Independent School District.

School Reviews

2 12/6/2014

This school simply does not invest money into the educational needs of its students. Discipline is such predominate issue with the administration not providing teachers with the level of disciplinary support that will enable to allow teachers to focus on teaching rather than babysitting.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education