Enrollment
1,293
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shepherdsville, KY
Bullitt Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Bullitt Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210075000145
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullitt Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullitt Central High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullitt Central High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullitt Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullitt Central High School
Bullitt Central High School is a large high school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,293 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,293 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 343 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,293 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Shepherdsville's high schools, it stands alongside North Bullitt High School (1,178 students): Bullitt Central High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 20.3:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students) alongside Bullitt Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bullitt Central High School compares
Bullitt Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Bullitt Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullitt County, which includes Bullitt Central High School.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bullitt Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullitt Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Shepherdsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bullitt Central High School
How many students attend Bullitt Central High School?
Bullitt Central High School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Central High School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullitt Central High School?
48.7% of students at Bullitt Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullitt Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Bullitt Central High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullitt Central High School?
Bullitt Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bullitt Central High School rank among public schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullitt Central High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
Is Bullitt Central High School a good school?
Bullitt Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Bullitt Central High School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), North Bullitt High School (1,178 students), and Eastside Middle School (682 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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