Enrollment
1,451
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Greenwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573001692
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood High School
Greenwood High School is a large high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 1,451 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Kentucky schools and 21% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,451 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bowling Green's high schools, it stands alongside South Warren High School (1,548 students): Greenwood High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Warren Central High School (1,070 students) alongside Greenwood 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 Greenwood High School compares
Greenwood 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 63.8%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Greenwood High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Greenwood High School.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
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 Greenwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost River Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Bowling Green High School
Standard public school
1,377 students 15.8:1 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 (~1,451 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood High School
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has 1,451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood High School?
44.7% of students at Greenwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Greenwood High School rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood High School ranks #7 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 Greenwood High School a good school?
Greenwood High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. 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 Warren County?
Besides Greenwood High School, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Warren Central High School (1,070 students), and Rich Pond Elementary (990 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.
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