- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Washington, KY
Bullitt East High School
Federal NCES profile for Bullitt East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210075001409
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullitt East High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mount Washington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullitt East High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullitt East High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mount Washington, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075001409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Bullitt East High School held near 1,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 210075001409 · Mount Washington, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,664 enr · 20.5:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students)
Bullitt East High School held near 1,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bullitt East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
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 East High School reports 1,664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullitt East High School compares
Bullitt East 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,664 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,664
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Bullitt East High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullitt East 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
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 (~1,664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bullitt East High School
How many students attend Bullitt East High School?
Bullitt East High School has 1,664 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Washington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,565 (2022-23) → 1,620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullitt East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullitt East High School is 20.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullitt East High School?
27.3% of students at Bullitt East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullitt East High School?
The largest demographic group at Bullitt East High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullitt East High School?
Bullitt East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East High School rank among public schools in Mount Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullitt East High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mount Washington, 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 Mount Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Bullitt East High School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), North Bullitt High School (1,178 students), and Eastside Middle School (682 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.