Bardstown High School

Bardstown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 N 5th St,  Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Independent Schools
3.7
670 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Pickett
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
510
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
46.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
65.6%
Black
13.1%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 170 Students
University of Louisville 152 Students
Western Kentucky University 127 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 100 Students
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College 62 Students
Campbellsville University 52 Students
Bellarmine University 46 Students
Morehead State University 42 Students
Murray State University 38 Students
Transylvania University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 45 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 20 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 16 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Education 15 Students
Chemistry 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 80 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/14/2025
I've been at Bardstown my whole life. They are a really welcoming family. It is very diverse so much as I would say it's the most diverse school in our town. They have and are adding so many academic programs and new classes. We have a great technology building on campus that offers many other classes beside our core classes. They try their best to prepare us for after highschool and they push us to our limits. I definitely loved being here with my tiger family.
5.0 Junior
2/20/2025
I have been at bardstown high school for less then a year and have zero complaints the school is always there for you. Thery always makexyou achieve the most. They always try to makexyou challenge your self. Bardstown high school strive to make all there students successful and they strive to make sure each student has a great experience at BHS.
4.0 Senior
10/23/2024
As a Senior at Bardstown High School, I have encountered a lot of things through the past 4 years in High School. One of them being the great teachers that we have, and also the quality of education that were are being taught in school. I also enjoy getting to have somebody to talk to whenever we need to. We have so many admins, counselors, principals, and more to help provide aid with school work or personal needs. Now there are many positives to Bardstown High school, but there are also some downsides to it. one of the biggest being that are school is so old. I wish we had a newer high school. Out of all of the schools in our district we are the oldest and least developed.

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Bardstown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bardstown, KY, in the Bardstown neighborhood, and is served by the Bardstown Independent Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 670 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Bardstown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $255,006. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bardstown Alternative School, Nelson County High School, Thomas Nelson High School, and more. Learn more about what Bardstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bardstown High School.

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