Bullitt East High School is a high school located at 11450 Highway 44 East in the city of Mount Washington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Bullitt County Public Schools district.
Serving 1,620 students in grades 9-12, Bullitt East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bullitt East High School's student population of 1,620 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Bullitt East 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 East High School is 0.15, 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
#716 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 East High School's ranking?
Bullitt East High School is ranked #716 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bullitt East High School often compared to?
Bullitt East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bullitt High School, Bullitt Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bullitt East High School?
The graduation rate of Bullitt East High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bullitt East High School?
1,620 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 20:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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