- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, OH
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390436300185
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Bowling Green, OH.
School address
District: Bowling Green City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390436300185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bowling Green High School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390436300185 · Bowling Green, OH High · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 17.8:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green Middle School (589 students)
Bowling Green High School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio 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
799 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Middle School
589 students
- Conneaut Eleme
Conneaut Elementary School
414 students
- Crim Elementar
Crim Elementary School
344 students
- Kenwood Elemen 293
Kenwood Elementary School
293 students
- Bowling Green 98
Bowling Green Preschool
98 students
What this shows Bowling Green High School reports 799 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Bowling Green High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Bowling Green City School District reports $14,664 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 Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conneaut Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crim Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Bowling Green
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green High School
How many students attend Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has 799 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, OH. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green High School?
18.8% of students at Bowling Green High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green High School?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 public schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Bowling Green, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green City School District?
Besides Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green City School District also operates Bowling Green Middle School (589 students), Conneaut Elementary School (414 students), and Crim Elementary School (344 students). See the Bowling Green City School District district page for the complete list.