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#903 of 1,284 schools in KY
Bullitt East High School
High School · Bullitt County · Mount Washington, KY
A Bullitt County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11450 Hwy 44E, Mount Washington, KY 40047
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bullitt East High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bullitt East High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Washington), 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
$93,609
Median home value
$259,600
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring MeadowsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Valor Traditional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Bullitt Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | Not available | 40 | Compare → |
| Bullitt Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,359 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bullitt County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #10 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 East High School is listed in Bullitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullitt East High School
Bullitt East High School is a public high school in Mount Washington, KY, part of Bullitt County, serving approximately 1,620 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullitt East High School
What grades does Bullitt East High School serve?
Bullitt East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bullitt East High School?
Bullitt East High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullitt East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullitt East High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullitt East High School rank in KY?
Bullitt East High School ranks #903 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bullitt East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullitt East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullitt East High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bullitt East High School a charter school?
No, Bullitt East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bullitt East High School a Title I school?
No, Bullitt East High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullitt East High School?
31.4% of students at Bullitt East 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
- 1,620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Bullitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (502) 869-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40047)
- 23,160
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 40047; 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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