Enrollment
1,664
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210075001409
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullitt East High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullitt East High School
Bullitt East High School is a large high school in Mount Washington, Kentucky, enrolling 1,664 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 35% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.3% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,664 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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: 346 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,664 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students) alongside Bullitt East 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 East High School compares
Bullitt East 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullitt County, which includes Bullitt East 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 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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 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 (~1,664 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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.
Is Bullitt East High School a good school?
Bullitt East High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 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.
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