- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210075000145
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bullitt Central High School held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 76.9 → 76.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210075000145 · Shepherdsville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,293 enr · 17:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Bullitt Central High School held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 76.9 → 76.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bullitt Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- This school
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- Freedom Elemen 606
Freedom Elementary School
606 students
What this shows Bullitt Central High School reports 1,293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullitt Central High School compares
Bullitt Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,178
- 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.
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 (~1,293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.