- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green High School
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210057000105
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Bowling Green Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210057000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bowling Green High School held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210057000105 · Bowling Green, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,377 enr · 15.8:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students)
Bowling Green High School held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bowling Green High School
1,377 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Junior High
1,042 students
- Dishman Mcginn 506
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
506 students
- Potter Gray El 499
Potter Gray Elementary
499 students
- W R Mcneill El 433
W R Mcneill Elementary School
433 students
- T C Cherry Ele 431
T C Cherry Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Bowling Green High School reports 1,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green High School compares
Bowling Green High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,377
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Bowling Green High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green Independent reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowling Green High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potter Gray Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R Mcneill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Warren High School
Standard public school
1,548 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Greenwood High School
Standard public school
1,451 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
1,070 students 16:1 students per teacher
Warren East High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Geo International High School
Alternative education program
148 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Rivendell High School
Alternative education program
59 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green High School
How many students attend Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has 1,377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,294 (2022-23) → 1,290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green High School?
55.3% of students at Bowling Green High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green High School?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green High School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowling Green High School rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Besides Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students), Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School (506 students), and Potter Gray Elementary (499 students). See the Bowling Green Independent district page for the complete list.