Summary:
The Bardstown Independent school district in Kentucky serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district appears to have a consistent level of performance, with all schools receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bardstown High School stands out with a strong 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. The school also performs well on standardized tests, with 40-57% of students scoring proficient or better across various subject areas. Meanwhile, the Bardstown Alternative School serves a high-need population, with 83.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet maintains a similarly impressive 4-year graduation rate of 93.5%.
However, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 25.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates well above the state average, from 51.64% at Bardstown High School to 83.78% at Bardstown Alternative School. The district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure equity and consistency in educational opportunities across the schools.
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