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#109 of 218 private schools in KY

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Bethlehem High School/diocese

High School · Bardstown, KY

A private high school in Bardstown, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

309 W STEPHEN FOSTER AVE, Bardstown, KY 40004

  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment279
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Bethlehem High School/diocese sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,566/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,222

Median home value

$224,600

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Two or More3.2%
Black2.9%
Asian2.2%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bardstown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.4 mi670Compare →
Bardstown Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–121.2 mi37Compare →
The Academy at HorizonsEnrollment path unverified5.8K–122.8 mi52Compare →
Nelson County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–122.9 mi783Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bethlehem High School/diocese is listed in Bardstown, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethlehem High School/diocese

Bethlehem High School/diocese is a private high school in Bardstown, KY, serving approximately 279 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethlehem High School/diocese

What grades does Bethlehem High School/diocese serve?

Bethlehem High School/diocese serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bethlehem High School/diocese?

Bethlehem High School/diocese has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem High School/diocese?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem High School/diocese is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethlehem High School/diocese rank in KY?

Bethlehem High School/diocese ranks #109 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Bethlehem High School/diocese's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethlehem High School/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethlehem High School/diocese a private school?

Yes, Bethlehem High School/diocese is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethlehem High School/diocese a religious school?

Bethlehem High School/diocese has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
279
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Nelson County
Area population (ZIP 40004)
30,345
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40004; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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