Bullitt Central High School is a secondary school located at 1330 Highway 44 East in the city of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States. Formed in 1970, it is part of the Bullitt County Public Schools district located in Bullitt County Kentucky.
Serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12, Bullitt Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bullitt Central High School's student population of 1,359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Bullitt Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bullitt Central High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullitt Central High School's ranking?
Bullitt Central High School is ranked #972 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bullitt Central High School often compared to?
Bullitt Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullitt East High School, North Bullitt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bullitt Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bullitt Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bullitt Central High School?
1,359 students attend Bullitt Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bullitt Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bullitt Central High School?
Bullitt Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bullitt Central High School offer ?
Bullitt Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bullitt Central High School part of?
Bullitt Central High School is part of Bullitt County School District.
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