- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown High School
Federal NCES profile for Bardstown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210027000045
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bardstown High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bardstown High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Bardstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210027000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bardstown High School held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210027000045 · Bardstown, KY High · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 18:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bardstown Elementary School (847 students)
Bardstown High School held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bardstown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bardstown Elem
Bardstown Elementary School
847 students
- This school
Bardstown High School
703 students
- Bardstown Midd
Bardstown Middle School
591 students
- Bardstown Prim
Bardstown Primary School
434 students
- Bardstown Earl 263
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
263 students
- Bardstown Alte 31
Bardstown Alternative School
31 students
What this shows Bardstown High School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bardstown High School compares
Bardstown High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,648
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Bardstown High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bardstown Independent reports $15,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bardstown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bardstown Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bardstown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Bardstown
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bardstown High School
How many students attend Bardstown High School?
Bardstown High School has 703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bardstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown High School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bardstown High School?
43.8% of students at Bardstown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bardstown High School?
The largest demographic group at Bardstown High School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bardstown High School?
Bardstown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bardstown High School rank among high schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bardstown High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bardstown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bardstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bardstown Independent?
Besides Bardstown High School, Bardstown Independent also operates Bardstown Elementary School (847 students), Bardstown Middle School (591 students), and Bardstown Primary School (434 students). See the Bardstown Independent district page for the complete list.