Bourbon County High School

Bourbon County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3341 Lexington Rd,  Paris, KY
Bourbon County Public Schools
3.2
3.2
796 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kerrie Katz
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
408:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
72.9%
Hispanic
21%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 263 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 200 Students
Morehead State University 116 Students
Transylvania University 96 Students
Bluegrass Community & Technical College 88 Students
Western Kentucky University 80 Students
University of Louisville 79 Students
Georgetown College 69 Students
Northern Kentucky University 64 Students
Berea College 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 39 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Biology 24 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 132 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
8/21/2024
A very sports-centric school. The academic side is fairly developed but the school leans hard into sports participation.
3.0 Senior
1/30/2024
Some of the best parts of Bourbon County were the teachers from when I was in middle school-Sophomore year. As time went on, they began to leave the school for better opportunities. Now, we have teachers who seem to not care too much. Of course, there are exceptions, but the majority gives that energy. I want to see Bourbon be able to offer better opportunities for its students, more advanced classes, like AP, and more consistent administrative choices.
2.0 Senior
6/27/2023
This school never helps people, I've gone to that office for issues and all I'm told is they'll handle it but NO they never do. They don't help mental health either.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
3.0 parent
7/20/2011
Although Bourbon County Schools wasn't the ideal school for my child, we made it through the first year. One of the guidance counselor's, despite being in a cast for most of this pring, did an incredible job of helping my son find his place and activities that interested him. He doesn't learn by rea...
2.0 parent
4/29/2009
5.0 student
11/9/2007
5.0 parent
10/31/2007

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Bourbon County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Paris, KY, in the Paris neighborhood, and is served by the Bourbon County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 796 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Bourbon County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $271,588. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paris High School, Sayre School, Providence Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Paris has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bourbon County High School.

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