Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Thomas Nelson High School is a rural public school in Bardstown, Kentucky that is part of Nelson County School District. It serves 629 students in grades 8 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 8 - 12

629 Students

31 Teachers

150 Generals Blvd

Bardstown, KY 40004 View local requests

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Thomas Nelson High School Demographics

56%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Thomas Nelson High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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