Bardstown High School

655 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.

655

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bardstown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	51
Black	86
Asian	18
Two or More	69
American Indian	1

White
430 (65.6 %)
Black
86 (13.1 %)
Two or More
69 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (7.8 %)
Asian
18 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 9 212

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 129

Ungraded 5