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#731 of 1,284 schools in KY
Warren East High School
High School · Warren County · Bowling Green, KY
A Warren County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
6867 Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Warren East High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warren East 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Beacon AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 167 | Compare → |
| Geo International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 129 | Compare → |
| Greenwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,422 | 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.
Warren County
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Warren East High School is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warren East High School
Warren East High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Warren County, serving approximately 978 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren East High School
What grades does Warren East High School serve?
Warren East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Warren East High School?
Warren East High School has an enrollment of approximately 978 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren East High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warren East High School rank in KY?
Warren East High School ranks #731 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Warren East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Warren East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Warren East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren East High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Warren East High School a charter school?
No, Warren East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warren East High School a Title I school?
No, Warren East High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren East High School?
56.1% of students at Warren East 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
- 978
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (270) 781-1277
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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