- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, KY
Bryan Station High School
Federal NCES profile for Bryan Station High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186000388
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryan Station High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryan Station High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryan Station High School ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
Bryan Station High School grew from 1,893 students in 2022-23 to 2,025 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 107.2 → 119.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 210186000388 · Lexington, KY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,030 enr · 19:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Bryan Station High School grew from 1,893 students in 2022-23 to 2,025 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 107.2 → 119.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bryan Station High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- This school
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- Tates Creek Hi
Tates Creek High School
1,723 students
What this shows Bryan Station High School reports 2,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryan Station High School compares
Bryan Station High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,030 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,030
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 216 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 32.0%
White 24.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Bryan Station High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryan Station High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tates Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryan Station High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
2,370 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Henry Clay High School
Standard public school
1,939 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Standard public school
1,828 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek High School
Standard public school
1,723 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy
Alternative education program
453 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,030 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bryan Station High School
How many students attend Bryan Station High School?
Bryan Station High School has 2,030 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,893 (2022-23) → 2,025 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Station High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Station High School is 19:1, which is 25% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryan Station High School?
57.2% of students at Bryan Station High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryan Station High School?
The largest demographic group at Bryan Station High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryan Station High School?
Bryan Station High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Bryan Station High School rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryan Station High School ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Bryan Station High School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Henry Clay High School (1,939 students), and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (1,828 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.