Nelson County High School

784 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nelson County High School, located in Bardstown, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Nelson County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented organizations, which help build a sense of community and school spirit.

The institution focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that values inclusivity and student development. By leveraging local resources and maintaining strong ties to the Bardstown community, Nelson County High School strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to become productive citizens. With a dedication to continuous improvement, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

784

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	25
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	17

White
719 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.2 %)
Two or More
17 (2.2 %)
Black
16 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)

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:	Nelson County
Phone:	(502)349-7010
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 9 216

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 180

Ungraded 6