Bullitt Central High School

Summary:

Bullitt Central High School is a public high school located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,363 students. The school is part of the Bullitt County School District, which is ranked 112 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bullitt Central High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, between 180-218 out of 267-290 schools, and maintains a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Kentucky high schools. The school struggles to perform well across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, and particularly concerning for Hispanic, special education, and gifted and talented students, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Kentucky high schools for these groups. Academically, Bullitt Central High School's proficiency rates in ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) are consistently below the Bullitt County and Kentucky state averages across subjects like English, Mathematics, Reading, and Writing, ranging from 17% to 36%.

When compared to other high schools in the Bullitt County district, such as Bullitt East High School and North Bullitt High School, Bullitt Central High School's performance is generally lower. Similarly, the school's performance is significantly lower than high schools in the neighboring Jefferson County district, such as Fairdale High and Marion C. Moore School. These comparisons suggest the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the underlying factors contributing to Bullitt Central High School's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1330 Hwy 44 E
       Shepherdsville, KY  40165


(502) 869-6000

District: Bullitt County

SchoolDigger Rank:
216th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,358 Help


Feeder schools for Bullitt Central High School:

Elementary:    Cedar Grove Elementary
    Lebanon Junction Elementary
    Nichols Elementary
    Roby Elementary School
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Middle:    Bernheim Middle School
    Bullitt Lick Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  1,363

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bullitt Central High School ranks worse than 74.5% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Bullitt County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bullitt Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bullitt Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bullitt County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bullitt Central High School is $17,358, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Bullitt County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bullitt Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bullitt Central High School 216th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Bullitt Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Bullitt County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bullitt County 112th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bullitt Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.51 206th 217 5.1%
2008 23.13 184th 217 15.2%
2009 18.14 198th 217 8.8%
2010 28.05 178th 223 20.2%
2011 32.55 165th 226 27.0%
2012 34.54 160th 229 30.1%
2013 70.27 62nd 291 78.7%
2014 57.71 117th 290 59.7%
2015 62.96 103rd 295 65.1%
2016 55.11 130th 288 54.9%
2017 53.50 153rd 287 46.7%
2018 42.27 159th 271 41.3%
2019 30.30 204th 285 28.4%
2021 32.82 180th 267 32.6%
2022 23.44 213th 271 21.4%
2023 22.30 218th 276 21.0%
2024 24.10 216th 290 25.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.90 42nd 42 0.0%
2024 32.92 63rd 87 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.73 178th 226 21.2%
2023 29.86 116th 162 28.4%
2024 20.72 149th 168 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 180th 232 22.4%
2019 27.60 198th 254 22.0%
2021 27.88 191st 234 18.4%
2022 20.31 220th 266 17.3%
2023 20.38 228th 272 16.2%
2024 20.35 223rd 274 18.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.85 25th 25 0.0%
2019 23.25 27th 33 18.2%
2022 21.01 25th 32 21.9%
2023 41.05 21st 37 43.2%
2024 12.17 27th 30 10.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 156th 234 33.3%
2019 38.95 173rd 249 30.5%
2021 35.61 154th 236 34.7%
2022 22.43 206th 252 18.3%
2023 22.95 206th 253 18.6%
2024 24.51 206th 261 21.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.88 78th 166 53.0%
2019 28.85 127th 166 23.5%
2021 39.25 84th 154 45.5%
2022 30.09 117th 153 23.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 91st 115 20.9%
2024 0.60 17th 17 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.36 132nd 237 44.3%
2019 20.35 210th 251 16.3%
2021 25.75 188th 238 21.0%
2022 20.80 210th 257 18.3%
2023 19.79 214th 259 17.4%
2024 18.16 216th 262 17.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.52 33rd 88 62.5%
2022 51.44 55th 114 51.8%
2023 50.30 56th 116 51.7%
2024 13.28 113th 124 8.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bullitt Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 135th 198 31.8%
2019 21.20 185th 219 15.5%
2021 22.13 163rd 203 19.7%
2022 17.97 227th 260 12.7%
2023 17.75 225th 264 14.8%
2024 20.25 220th 273 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bullitt Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1424 12 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1439
1989 1402 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1412
1990 1323 7 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1336
1991 1234 3 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1246
1992 1308 3 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1321
1993 1251 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1259
1994 1192 5 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1206
1995 1215 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1996 1215 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1997 1235 4 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1246
1998 1223 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 1231
1999 1209 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
2000 1191 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 59 1257
2001 1200 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 1210
2002 1215 7 8 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1239
2003 1215 7 8 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1239
2004 1176 6 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1199
2005 1247 6 5 5 5 n/a n/a 0 1268
2006 1188 3 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1207
2007 1192 8 6 9 4 n/a n/a 8 1227
2008 1235 7 6 11 3 n/a n/a 7 1269
2009 1216 12 5 13 3 n/a n/a 10 1259
2010 1262 10 5 14 2 n/a n/a 16 1309
2011 1151 9 6 15 4 0 11 0 1196
2012 1197 11 3 17 5 0 14 0 1247
2013 1235 12 2 19 5 0 16 0 1289
2014 1186 12 4 22 5 0 20 0 1249
2015 1202 15 6 22 5 0 20 0 1270
2016 1183 14 5 29 1 1 28 0 1261
2017 1240 12 8 32 4 1 25 0 1322
2018 1298 10 9 34 6 1 25 0 1383
2019 1295 10 10 36 4 1 28 0 1384
2020 1205 13 11 39 4 0 23 0 1295
2021 1191 16 9 37 7 0 22 0 1282
2022 1211 13 6 40 5 1 35 0 1311
2023 1244 16 5 50 6 0 42 0 1363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bullitt Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1439 71.0 20.2 n/a
1989 1412 72.2 19.5 n/a
1990 1336 71.2 18.7 n/a
1991 1246 64.9 19.1 n/a
1992 1321 65.2 20.2 n/a
1993 1259 65.7 19.2 n/a
1994 1206 67.3 17.9 n/a
1995 1222 64.9 18.8 n/a
1996 1222 64.9 18.8 n/a
1997 1246 68.3 18.2 22.6
1998 1231 66.9 18.4 16.4
1999 1218 68.0 17.9 24.6
2000 1257 69.2 18.2 24.8
2001 1210 65.4 18.5 28
2002 1239 68.0 18.2 52.2
2003 1239 68.0 18.2 52.2
2004 1199 74.0 16.2 n/a
2005 1268 75.0 16.9 n/a
2006 1207 74.5 16.2 34.2
2007 1227 72.0 17.0 35.8
2008 1269 77.0 16.5 40.5
2009 1259 77.0 16.4 43.5
2010 1309 57.5 22.7 50.4
2011 1196 69.0 17.3 50.9
2012 1247 68.0 18.3 50.1
2013 1289 68.0 18.9 51.1
2014 1249 74.0 16.8 55.3
2015 1270 71.0 17.8 48.7
2016 1261 75.0 16.8 53
2017 1322 73.3 18.0 52.3
2018 1383 72.4 19.0 51.1
2019 1384 72.8 19.0 53.1
2020 1295 73.6 17.5 51.4
2021 1282 73.0 17.5 56.3
2022 1311 73.9 17.7 48.1
2023 1363 76.9 17.7 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bullitt Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1439 71.0 20.2 n/a
1989 1412 72.2 19.5 n/a
1990 1336 71.2 18.7 n/a
1991 1246 64.9 19.1 n/a
1992 1321 65.2 20.2 n/a
1993 1259 65.7 19.2 n/a
1994 1206 67.3 17.9 n/a
1995 1222 64.9 18.8 n/a
1996 1222 64.9 18.8 n/a
1997 1246 68.3 18.2 22.6
1998 1231 66.9 18.4 16.4
1999 1218 68.0 17.9 24.6
2000 1257 69.2 18.2 24.8
2001 1210 65.4 18.5 28
2002 1239 68.0 18.2 52.2
2003 1239 68.0 18.2 52.2
2004 1199 74.0 16.2 n/a
2005 1268 75.0 16.9 n/a
2006 1207 74.5 16.2 34.2
2007 1227 72.0 17.0 35.8
2008 1269 77.0 16.5 40.5
2009 1259 77.0 16.4 43.5
2010 1309 57.5 22.7 50.4
2011 1196 69.0 17.3 50.9
2012 1247 68.0 18.3 50.1
2013 1289 68.0 18.9 51.1
2014 1249 74.0 16.8 55.3
2015 1270 71.0 17.8 48.7
2016 1261 75.0 16.8 53
2017 1322 73.3 18.0 52.3
2018 1383 72.4 19.0 51.1
2019 1384 72.8 19.0 53.1
2020 1295 73.6 17.5 51.4
2021 1282 73.0 17.5 56.3
2022 1311 73.9 17.7 48.1
2023 1363 76.9 17.7 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bullitt Central High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $295 (2.6%) $85 (0.7%) $380 (3.4%) $8,068 (71.2%) $1,358 (12.0%) $9,427 (83.2%) $11,334
2019 $305 (2.6%) $86 (0.7%) $391 (3.4%) $7,718 (66.7%) $1,393 (12.0%) $9,111 (78.8%) $11,563
2020 $299 (2.5%) $143 (1.2%) $442 (3.6%) $8,680 (71.3%) $1,408 (11.6%) $10,088 (82.9%) $12,171
2021 $346 (2.9%) $244 (2.0%) $590 (4.9%) $8,503 (70.1%) $1,443 (11.9%) $9,947 (82.0%) $12,137
2022 $760 (4.4%) $242 (1.4%) $1,002 (5.8%) $9,335 (53.8%) $1,644 (9.5%) $10,980 (63.3%) $17,358

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bullitt Central High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 285 High schoolsRanks 218th of 276 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Bullitt Central High School)38.935
 3.9%
   11th Grade English (Bullitt County)44.147
 2.9%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bullitt Central High School)24.720
 4.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bullitt County)32.931
 1.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Bullitt Central High School)34.234
 0.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Bullitt County)40.443
 2.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13841363
 1.5%
African American1016
 60%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic3650
 38.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12951244
 3.9%
Two or More Races2842
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%52.7%
 0.4%


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Bullitt Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Grove Elementary
Elementary : Lebanon Junction Elementary
Elementary : Nichols Elementary
Elementary : Roby Elementary School
Elementary : Shepherdsville Elementary
Middle : Bernheim Middle School
Middle : Bullitt Lick Middle School

Bullitt Central High School ranks 216th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Bullitt Central High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,363 students attended Bullitt Central High School.


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