Nelson County High School
Tel:
(502)349-7010
- Nelson County High School serves 854 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Nelson County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nelson County High School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 854 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nelson County High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nelson County High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #587 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nelson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nelson County High School is Horizons Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizons Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bardstown Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bardstown Horizons Academy Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 41 students
0.0 miles
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)349-7045 0.0 8-12 41 - Bardstown Nelson County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.0 miles
1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)348-9096 0.0 n/a n/a - Bardstown Nelson County Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 226 students
0.6 miles
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)350-3914 0.6 PK 226 - Bardstown Bardstown Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 628 students
1.3 miles
420 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)331-8801 1.3 3-5 628 - Bardstown Bardstown High School Grades: 9-12 | 583 students
1.3 miles
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502)331-8802 1.3 9-12 583
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