B+
Above Average
84/100

Bardstown High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 400 N 5th St, Bardstown, KY 40004
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 42% · Math 32% proficient · 57th percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
670
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%57/100reading 53rd percentile, math 62nd percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−9 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+12 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%37%reading +5 pts, math -3 pts65th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -14 pts, math -5 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -14 pts, math -2 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 N 5th St
City Bardstown
ZIP Code 40004
District 2100270
NCES School ID 210027000045
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40004

Understanding the community around Bardstown High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,732
Per Capita Income $31,459
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,200
Median Rent $924
Owner-Occupied 71.5%
Renter-Occupied 28.5%
View full data for ZIP 40004 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bardstown High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.9%
Black 13.1%
Two or More Races 11.0%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 670
Teachers (FTE) 38.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bardstown High School?
Bardstown High School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bardstown High School?
Bardstown High School has 670 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Bardstown High School serve?
Bardstown High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bardstown High School receive per student?
Bardstown High School receives $18,401 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bardstown High School in 40004 ▼
Avg Home Value
$267,263
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
28.5%

Other Schools in 40004

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026