Very Good
#284 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 22% in state
Bowling Green High School
High School · Bowling Green Independent · Bowling Green, KY
A Bowling Green Independent high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1801 Rockingham Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bowling Green High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowling Green High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowling Green), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,975
Median home value
$282,600
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Christian Academy of Bowling GreenPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Bowling Green Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Warren Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,073 | Compare → |
| Warren Regional Juvenile Detention CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bowling Green Independent
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowling Green High School is listed in Bowling Green Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Bowling Green Independent, serving approximately 1,290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowling Green High School
What grades does Bowling Green High School serve?
Bowling Green High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowling Green High School rank in KY?
Bowling Green High School ranks #284 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bowling Green High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowling Green High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowling Green High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowling Green High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bowling Green High School a charter school?
No, Bowling Green High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowling Green High School a Title I school?
No, Bowling Green High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowling Green High School?
59.5% of students at Bowling Green High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (270) 746-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42104)
- 41,273
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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