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Bullitt East High School

11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047

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Bullitt East High School serves 1,439 students in grades 9-12.

Bullitt East 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 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bullitt East High School's student population of 1,439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,439 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bullitt East 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 Bullitt East High School is 0.15, which is less 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

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#792 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

43%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bullitt East 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bullitt East 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bullitt East 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

11%

White

92%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bullitt East 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

0.15

0.43

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

Graduation Rate

96%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Bullitt East High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bullitt East 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

Bullitt County School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bullitt East High School's ranking?

Bullitt East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Bullitt East High School often compared to?

Bullitt East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullitt Central High School, North Bullitt High School by visitors of our site.

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

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bullitt East High School?

The graduation rate of Bullitt East High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Bullitt East High School?

1,439 students attend Bullitt East High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Bullitt East High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bullitt East High School?

Bullitt East High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Bullitt East High School offer ?

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

What school district is Bullitt East High School part of?

Bullitt East High School is part of Bullitt County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education