Serving 670 students in grades 9-12, Bardstown High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bardstown High School's student population of 670 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bardstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bardstown High School is 0.55, which is more 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
#475 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
65%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bardstown High School's ranking?
Bardstown High School is ranked #475 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bardstown High School often compared to?
Bardstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nelson County High School, Thomas Nelson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bardstown High School?
The graduation rate of Bardstown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bardstown High School?
670 students attend Bardstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bardstown High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bardstown High School?
Bardstown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bardstown High School offer ?
Bardstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bardstown High School part of?
Bardstown High School is part of Bardstown Independent School District.
School Reviews
2 12/6/2014
This school simply does not invest money into the educational needs of its students. Discipline is such predominate issue with the administration not providing teachers with the level of disciplinary support that will enable to allow teachers to focus on teaching rather than babysitting.
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