- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Warren Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Warren Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573001353
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Central High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Warren Central High School grew from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 1,073 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 210573001353 · Bowling Green, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,070 enr · 16:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Warren Central High School grew from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 1,073 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Warren Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Warren H
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- This school
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 Warren Central High School reports 1,070 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Central High School compares
Warren Central High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.2%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Warren Central High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Warren Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Central 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
- 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
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 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 (~1,070 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Central High School
How many students attend Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 1,073 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Central High School?
75.6% of students at Warren Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Central High School is White at 33.2% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Warren Central High School rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central High School ranks #3 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 Warren Central High School, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Rich Pond Elementary (990 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.