Below Average
#1058 of 1,284 schools in KY
Bullitt Central High School
High School · Bullitt County · Shepherdsville, KY
A Bullitt County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1330 Highway 44 East, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
- Math 26% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bullitt Central High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bullitt Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shepherdsville), 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
$77,083
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| North Bullitt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,160 | Compare → |
| Bullitt East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,620 | Compare → |
| Spring MeadowsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bullitt County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bullitt Central High School is listed in Bullitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullitt Central High School
Bullitt Central High School is a public high school in Shepherdsville, KY, part of Bullitt County, serving approximately 1,359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullitt Central High School
What grades does Bullitt Central High School serve?
Bullitt Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bullitt Central High School?
Bullitt Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Central High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullitt Central High School rank in KY?
Bullitt Central High School ranks #1,058 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bullitt Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullitt Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bullitt Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullitt Central High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bullitt Central High School a charter school?
No, Bullitt Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bullitt Central High School a Title I school?
No, Bullitt Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullitt Central High School?
55.7% of students at Bullitt Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bullitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (502) 869-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40165)
- 38,533
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 40165; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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