- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573002277
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
South Warren High School held near 1,523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 210573002277 · Bowling Green, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,548 enr · 20.6:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (1,451 students)
South Warren High School held near 1,523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Warren High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,070 students
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- Lost River Ele
Lost River Elementary
856 students
What this shows South Warren High School reports 1,548 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Warren High School compares
South Warren 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,051
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 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.
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
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,070
- 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
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 (~1,548 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,494 (2022-23) → 1,523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.