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#454 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 35% in state
Bowling Green Learning Center
High School · Bowling Green Independent · Bowling Green, KY
A Bowling Green Independent high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
503 Old Morgantown Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bowling Green Learning Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bowling Green Learning Center 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$49,045
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Warren Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,073 | Compare → |
| Warren Regional Juvenile Detention CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Beacon AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bowling Green Independent
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Learning Center is listed in Bowling Green Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowling Green Learning Center
Bowling Green Learning Center is a public high school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Bowling Green Independent, serving approximately 44 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowling Green Learning Center
What grades does Bowling Green Learning Center serve?
Bowling Green Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bowling Green Learning Center?
Bowling Green Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Learning Center is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowling Green Learning Center rank in KY?
Bowling Green Learning Center ranks #454 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bowling Green Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowling Green Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowling Green Learning Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Bowling Green Learning Center a charter school?
No, Bowling Green Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowling Green Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Bowling Green Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowling Green Learning Center?
81.8% of students at Bowling Green Learning Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Warren County
- Phone
- (270) 746-2321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 42101)
- 63,290
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 28
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 42101; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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