Enrollment
1,377
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210057000105
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowling Green High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green High School is a higher-need, large high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 1,377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowling Green's high schools, it stands alongside South Warren High School (1,548 students): Bowling Green High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 20.6:1).
Bowling Green Independent also operates Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students) and Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School (506 students) alongside Bowling Green High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bowling Green High School compares
Bowling Green High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bowling Green Independent, which includes Bowling Green High School.
$13,472
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 50.1%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,377 students)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bowling Green High School a good school?
Bowling Green High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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