Bethlehem High School/diocese (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked KY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 279 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bethlehem High School/diocese ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bethlehem High School/diocese
9	65
10	64
11	82
12	68

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1819

School Motto

Bethlehem High School is a Christ-centered college preparatory school built upon Catholic teachings that empowers students' spiritual, academic, social and moral development.

Student Body

Total Students

279 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCComparative Government

CompositionComputer Science Principles

Government and PoliticsLiterature

PsychologyUS History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition amount is for the 2019-20 school year.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Kate Johnson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Royal blue, Gold

School Mascot

Eagles

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic TeamBeta Club

Biology ClubDrama Club

Endow ClubFrench Honor Society

Green DotInteract Club

National Honor SocietyPro Life Club

Prom CommitteeRobotics Team

Spanish Honor SocietySpeech Team

Student Ambassador ProgramStudent Council

Students for LifeY Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

At Bethlehem High School, we believe that the formative years are a critically important time for young people to discover a love for life-long learning, to discover and appreciate their own talents, and to celebrate the talents of their peers, but most of all, to discover that each one of us was created by God for a unique purpose.
We provide opportunities for this revelation, not only through traditional classroom experiences, but also through retreats, service projects, extracurricular clubs and team sports. Bethlehem High School truly is a place where young people can discover their full potential.

At Bethlehem High School, we believe that the formative years are a critically important time for young people to discover a love for life-long learning, to discover and appreciate their own talents, and to celebrate the talents of their peers, but most of all, to discover that each one of us was created by God for a unique purpose. We provide opportunities for this revelation, not only through traditional classroom experiences, but also through retreats, service projects, extracurricular clubs and team sports. Bethlehem High School truly is a place where young people can discover their full potential.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bethlehem High School/diocese cost?

Bethlehem High School/diocese's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Bethlehem High School/diocese?

The acceptance rate of Bethlehem High School/diocese is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Bethlehem High School/diocese offer?

Bethlehem High School/diocese offers 13 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Bethlehem High School/diocese is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for most sports offered.

What is Bethlehem High School/diocese's ranking?

Bethlehem High School/diocese ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bethlehem High School/diocese?

The application deadline for Bethlehem High School/diocese is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - Possible Snow Make-Up

March 22, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 26, 2027 (Friday)

Spring Break

March 29, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,067 for elementary schools and $9,415 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).