Enrollment
1,548
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
South Warren High School
Federal NCES profile for South Warren High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573002277
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Warren High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Warren High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Warren High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Warren High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Warren High School
South Warren High School is a large high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 1,548 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 36% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.0% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,548 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.1% 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.
Among Bowling Green's high schools, it stands alongside Greenwood High School (1,451 students): South Warren High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 18.4:1).
Warren County also operates Greenwood High School (1,451 students) and Warren Central High School (1,070 students) alongside South Warren 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 South Warren High School compares
South Warren 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,548 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,548
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 71.6%
Asian 10.7%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, South Warren High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes South Warren 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 South Warren High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lost River Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Warren High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Greenwood High School
Standard public school
1,451 students 18.4:1 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 (~1,548 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Warren High School
How many students attend South Warren High School?
South Warren High School has 1,548 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Warren High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Warren High School is 20.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Warren High School?
35.0% of students at South Warren High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Warren High School?
The largest demographic group at South Warren High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Warren High School?
South Warren High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 South Warren High School rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, South Warren High School ranks #5 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 South Warren High School a good school?
South Warren High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 South Warren High School, Warren County also operates Greenwood High School (1,451 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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