Enrollment
1,178
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shepherdsville, KY
North Bullitt High School
Federal NCES profile for North Bullitt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210075000154
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bullitt High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bullitt High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bullitt High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bullitt High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bullitt High School
North Bullitt High School is a large high school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 34% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,178 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% 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: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,178 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Shepherdsville's high schools, it stands alongside Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students): North Bullitt High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 17:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) alongside North Bullitt 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 North Bullitt High School compares
North Bullitt 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,178
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, North Bullitt High School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullitt County, which includes North Bullitt 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 North Bullitt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bullitt 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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 (~1,178 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Bullitt High School
How many students attend North Bullitt High School?
North Bullitt High School has 1,178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bullitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bullitt High School is 20.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bullitt High School?
45.7% of students at North Bullitt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bullitt High School?
The largest demographic group at North Bullitt High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bullitt High School?
North Bullitt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Bullitt High School rank among public schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bullitt High School ranks #11 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 North Bullitt High School a good school?
North Bullitt High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 North Bullitt High School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and Eastside Middle School (682 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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