Carlisle County High School

Carlisle County
4557 State Route 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
204 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Carlisle County High School, located in Bardwell, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Carlisle County. As a rural public school, it functions as the focal point of the community, committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and college and career readiness. The school prides itself on its tight-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for life beyond graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Carlisle County High School plays a vital role in the local culture through its extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. These activities are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and community involvement among the student body. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal enrichment, the school strives to maintain a standard of excellence that reflects the values of the surrounding Bardwell area and the broader Carlisle County community.
204
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (89.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Carlisle County
Phone: (270)628-3800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 52
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 49
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio