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#1095 of 1,284 schools in KY

Rivendell High School

High School · Warren County · Bowling Green, KY

A Warren County high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1035 Porter Pike Road, Bowling Green, KY 42103

  • Reading 25% proficient (2009)
  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics2.5Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2009 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2009 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2009 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$12,051

Students at Rivendell High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2009 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency25%(2009 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2009 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rivendell 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat 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

$84,624

Median home value

$303,700

Median rent

$1,104/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Childrens Crisis Stabilization UnitEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.8 mi7Compare →
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention CtrEnrollment path unverified5.76–123.4 mi44Compare →
Warren East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–123.7 mi978Compare →
Bowling Green High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.9 mi1,290Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Warren County

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#25 of 28
District spending per student
$12,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rivendell High School is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rivendell High School

Rivendell High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Warren County, serving approximately 33 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,095 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rivendell High School

What grades does Rivendell High School serve?

Rivendell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rivendell High School?

Rivendell High School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell High School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rivendell High School rank in KY?

Rivendell High School ranks #1,095 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Rivendell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rivendell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Rivendell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivendell High School has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Is Rivendell High School a charter school?

No, Rivendell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rivendell High School a Title I school?

No, Rivendell High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rivendell High School?

39.4% of students at Rivendell 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
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Warren County
Area population (ZIP 42103)
21,927
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
38.4
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 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.
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 42103; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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