North Bullitt High School is a school located in Hebron Estates, Kentucky, United States, a small city served by the post office of nearby Shepherdsville. Opened in 1975, it is part of the Bullitt County Public Schools district. There are currently over 1,100 students enrolled at NBHS.
Serving 1,178 students in grades 9-12, North Bullitt 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 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Bullitt High School serves the northern part of Shepherdsville, KY, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 38.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Bullitt High School's student population of 1,178 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
North Bullitt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Bullitt High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
80%
71%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Bullitt High School's ranking?
North Bullitt High School is ranked #1001 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are North Bullitt High School often compared to?
North Bullitt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullitt East High School, Bullitt Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Bullitt High School?
The graduation rate of North Bullitt High School is 89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend North Bullitt High School?
1,178 students attend North Bullitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Bullitt High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Bullitt High School?
North Bullitt High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Bullitt High School offer ?
North Bullitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Bullitt High School part of?
North Bullitt High School is part of Bullitt County School District.
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