Bardstown High School in Bardstown, KY

At a glance

Reported students

703

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky high enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

512.5

Bardstown High School: 703 reported students.

State peer staffing position

78th percentile

18.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 655
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about Bardstown High School

Bardstown High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bardstown. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Bardstown Independent. NCES reports 703 students for 2024–25.

Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.1%) and Black (11.9%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bardstown High School

1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White65.1%
Hispanic9.1%
Black11.9%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial10.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bardstown Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

591 reported students

Bardstown Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–05

847 reported students

Bardstown Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–01

434 reported students

Bardstown Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

263 reported students

Bardstown Alternative School

Other · Grades KG–12

31 reported students

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Public schools near Bardstown High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bardstown Middle School Middle · Bardstown Independent	06–08	591	under 0.1 mi
Bardstown Early Childhood Center Other · Bardstown Independent	PK–PK	263	0.6 mi
Heartland Youth Village High · Nelson County	06–12	15	2.3 mi
The Up Center High · Nelson County	06–12	0	2.5 mi
Nelson County High School High · Nelson County	09–12	756	2.7 mi
Thomas Nelson High School High · Nelson County	09–12	629	3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bardstown High School

What grades does Bardstown High School serve?

Bardstown High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bardstown Independent.

How many students attend Bardstown High School?

Bardstown High School reported 703 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 655 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bardstown High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 703 students and 38.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bardstown High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bardstown High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bardstown Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bardstown High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bardstown High School in?

Bardstown High School is part of Bardstown Independent, based in Bardstown, KY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bardstown High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bardstown Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Bardstown Early Childhood Center (0.6 mi), Heartland Youth Village (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.