Bardstown High School

703 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bardstown High School, located in the historic heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Bardstown City Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a strong community atmosphere, the school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational training, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bardstown High School is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the local community. The school is widely recognized for its active arts programs and competitive athletics, which consistently draw support from town residents. By maintaining small-town values while embracing innovative teaching strategies and modern technology, Bardstown High School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become engaged, responsible citizens.

703

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bardstown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	64
Black	84
Asian	18
Two or More	76
American Indian	3

White
458 (65.1%)
Black
84 (11.9%)
Two or More
76 (10.8%)
Hispanic
64 (9.1%)
Asian
18 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bardstown Independent
Phone:	(502)331-8802
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 204

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 140

Ungraded 6