Bowling Green High School

Summary:

Bowling Green High School is a public high school serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school is part of the Bowling Green Independent School District, which is ranked 85 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bowling Green High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, the school performs exceptionally well for its white student population, ranking in the top 10-20% of Kentucky high schools. However, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 30-50% of Kentucky high schools. The school's performance for students with disabilities has also been inconsistent, ranging from the top 30% to the bottom 30% of Kentucky high schools. Bowling Green High School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, with particularly strong performance in ACT English and Reading, but lower performance in ACT Mathematics and KSA Mathematics.

Interestingly, South Warren High School, which is in the neighboring Warren County School District, consistently outperforms Bowling Green High School across various metrics, including statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Bowling Green High School to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region. Additionally, Bowling Green High School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, which may contribute to some of the academic challenges observed, despite the school's relatively high per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1801 Rockingham Lane
       Bowling Green, KY  42104


(270) 746-2300

District: Bowling Green Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,448 Help


Feeder schools for Bowling Green High School:

Elementary:    Dishman McGinnis Elementary School
    Parker-Bennett-Curry School
    Potter Gray Elementary
    T C Cherry Elementary School
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Middle:    Bowling Green Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,294

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
African American:
20.6%
Hispanic:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Compare Details Bowling Green High School ranks better than 64.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bowling Green High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowling Green High School is $17,448.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bowling Green High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowling Green High School 104th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Bowling Green High School in the ranking list.)

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Bowling Green Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowling Green Independent 85th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bowling Green High School

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Rank History for all students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 83.55 22nd 217 89.9%
2008 84.48 20th 217 90.8%
2009 70.76 44th 217 79.7%
2010 68.53 54th 223 75.8%
2011 54.91 88th 226 61.1%
2012 67.47 52nd 229 77.3%
2013 70.71 60th 291 79.4%
2014 59.64 106th 290 63.4%
2015 73.00 63rd 295 78.6%
2016 69.85 66th 288 77.1%
2017 67.30 79th 287 72.5%
2018 68.19 72nd 271 73.4%
2019 72.66 49th 285 82.8%
2021 62.93 61st 267 77.2%
2022 63.35 75th 271 72.3%
2023 60.12 88th 276 68.1%
2024 58.42 104th 290 64.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.73 29th 42 31.0%
2022 56.51 27th 77 64.9%
2023 27.94 60th 76 21.1%
2024 56.59 30th 87 65.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.77 26th 30 13.3%
2019 56.25 8th 29 72.4%
2021 37.40 18th 29 37.9%
2022 26.96 30th 37 18.9%
2023 21.48 36th 41 12.2%
2024 50.15 16th 48 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.25 56th 226 75.2%
2023 50.57 59th 162 63.6%
2024 55.32 46th 168 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.98 162nd 232 30.2%
2019 55.98 108th 254 57.5%
2021 41.92 135th 234 42.3%
2022 47.50 129th 266 51.5%
2023 46.98 136th 272 50.0%
2024 49.46 129th 274 52.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 0.00 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.86 76th 234 67.5%
2019 54.97 121st 249 51.4%
2021 52.67 86th 236 63.6%
2022 56.62 96th 252 61.9%
2023 54.04 108th 253 57.3%
2024 52.33 118th 261 54.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.85 152nd 166 8.4%
2019 39.80 97th 166 41.6%
2021 22.14 132nd 154 14.3%
2022 63.28 23rd 153 85.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.18 63rd 115 45.2%
2019 42.52 74th 102 27.5%
2023 77.59 6th 23 73.9%
2024 9.66 16th 17 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.54 73rd 237 69.2%
2019 75.81 38th 251 84.9%
2021 63.05 54th 238 77.3%
2022 63.67 66th 257 74.3%
2023 63.05 69th 259 73.4%
2024 56.19 104th 262 60.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 15th 25 40.0%
2019 61.55 9th 23 60.9%
2021 48.56 12th 23 47.8%
2022 47.27 12th 28 57.1%
2023 51.75 12th 26 53.8%
2024 78.98 8th 27 70.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.97 46th 94 51.1%
2019 38.58 52nd 89 41.6%
2021 48.14 30th 78 61.5%
2022 23.71 70th 89 21.3%
2023 28.49 62nd 83 25.3%
2024 35.78 57th 93 38.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 59th 80 26.3%
2019 56.45 34th 88 61.4%
2021 32.52 64th 92 30.4%
2022 36.69 72nd 114 36.8%
2023 44.36 61st 116 47.4%
2024 33.92 89th 124 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bowling Green High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.88 18th 198 90.9%
2019 79.86 27th 219 87.7%
2021 80.35 23rd 203 88.7%
2022 84.81 22nd 260 91.5%
2023 87.33 20th 264 92.4%
2024 83.11 28th 273 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bowling Green High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 856 185 34 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
1989 806 179 19 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1009
1990 795 176 22 2 1 n/a n/a 0 996
1991 766 186 23 7 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1992 751 177 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1993 754 193 29 4 1 n/a n/a 0 981
1994 728 187 35 13 5 n/a n/a 51 1019
1995 693 200 29 18 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1996 693 200 29 18 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1997 713 229 32 19 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1998 713 202 36 23 0 n/a n/a 9 983
1999 741 199 37 28 0 n/a n/a 9 1014
2000 766 186 40 30 1 n/a n/a 7 1030
2001 757 193 33 43 1 n/a n/a 5 1032
2002 693 205 32 46 5 n/a n/a 0 981
2003 693 205 32 46 5 n/a n/a 0 981
2004 682 207 33 50 3 n/a n/a 0 975
2005 702 211 40 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1023
2006 722 229 41 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1068
2007 720 245 37 84 1 n/a n/a 24 1111
2008 712 234 34 89 1 n/a n/a 18 1088
2009 711 231 28 82 0 n/a n/a 16 1068
2010 706 240 32 84 0 n/a n/a 9 1071
2011 725 212 37 92 2 3 1 0 1072
2012 787 217 40 95 6 2 4 0 1151
2013 756 206 40 119 4 4 17 0 1146
2014 768 236 52 137 3 3 26 0 1225
2015 737 254 45 149 1 2 34 0 1222
2016 700 255 49 174 0 2 45 0 1225
2017 713 235 57 190 3 4 44 0 1246
2018 690 241 62 201 4 3 31 0 1232
2019 682 255 76 206 0 3 35 0 1257
2020 675 227 76 225 0 3 46 0 1252
2021 542 188 65 171 0 3 36 0 1005
2022 637 242 70 213 3 7 58 0 1230
2023 618 267 63 248 4 13 81 0 1294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowling Green High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1078 60.9 17.7 n/a
1989 1009 61.5 16.4 n/a
1990 996 65.5 15.2 n/a
1991 982 59.9 16.3 n/a
1992 958 51.4 18.6 n/a
1993 981 59.4 16.5 n/a
1994 1019 58.7 17.4 n/a
1995 940 62.5 15.0 n/a
1996 940 62.5 15.0 n/a
1997 993 62.0 16.0 26.6
1998 983 56.4 17.4 31.6
1999 1014 59.6 17.0 41.2
2000 1030 59.2 17.4 36.3
2001 1032 61.8 16.7 39
2002 981 63.3 15.5 66.3
2003 981 63.3 15.5 66.3
2004 975 59.0 16.5 n/a
2005 1023 61.0 16.8 n/a
2006 1068 64.2 16.6 46
2007 1111 69.0 16.1 46.2
2008 1088 74.0 14.7 45.3
2009 1068 71.7 14.9 44.9
2010 1071 56.7 18.8 46.7
2011 1072 70.9 15.1 42.7
2012 1151 73.0 15.7 46
2013 1146 72.5 15.8 46.8
2014 1225 72.0 17.0 47.8
2015 1222 74.0 16.5 48.3
2016 1225 76.0 16.1 51.9
2017 1246 76.7 16.2 49.7
2018 1232 76.2 16.1 50.5
2019 1257 78.0 16.1 48.2
2020 1252 80.9 15.4 50.7
2021 1005 80.6 12.4 47.8
2022 1230 82.1 14.9 55.3
2023 1294 87.0 14.8 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowling Green High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1078 60.9 17.7 n/a
1989 1009 61.5 16.4 n/a
1990 996 65.5 15.2 n/a
1991 982 59.9 16.3 n/a
1992 958 51.4 18.6 n/a
1993 981 59.4 16.5 n/a
1994 1019 58.7 17.4 n/a
1995 940 62.5 15.0 n/a
1996 940 62.5 15.0 n/a
1997 993 62.0 16.0 26.6
1998 983 56.4 17.4 31.6
1999 1014 59.6 17.0 41.2
2000 1030 59.2 17.4 36.3
2001 1032 61.8 16.7 39
2002 981 63.3 15.5 66.3
2003 981 63.3 15.5 66.3
2004 975 59.0 16.5 n/a
2005 1023 61.0 16.8 n/a
2006 1068 64.2 16.6 46
2007 1111 69.0 16.1 46.2
2008 1088 74.0 14.7 45.3
2009 1068 71.7 14.9 44.9
2010 1071 56.7 18.8 46.7
2011 1072 70.9 15.1 42.7
2012 1151 73.0 15.7 46
2013 1146 72.5 15.8 46.8
2014 1225 72.0 17.0 47.8
2015 1222 74.0 16.5 48.3
2016 1225 76.0 16.1 51.9
2017 1246 76.7 16.2 49.7
2018 1232 76.2 16.1 50.5
2019 1257 78.0 16.1 48.2
2020 1252 80.9 15.4 50.7
2021 1005 80.6 12.4 47.8
2022 1230 82.1 14.9 55.3
2023 1294 87.0 14.8 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowling Green High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $289 (2.3%) $110 (0.9%) $399 (3.1%) $8,822 (69.3%) $2,204 (17.3%) $11,027 (86.6%) $12,732
2019 $313 (2.3%) $170 (1.2%) $483 (3.5%) $8,632 (62.2%) $1,637 (11.8%) $10,269 (74.0%) $13,873
2020 $284 (1.8%) $327 (2.1%) $611 (3.9%) $8,861 (56.3%) $2,123 (13.5%) $10,984 (69.7%) $15,749
2021 $537 (3.1%) $622 (3.6%) $1,157 (6.6%) $9,265 (53.0%) $2,228 (12.8%) $11,491 (65.8%) $17,471
2022 $805 (4.6%) $600 (3.4%) $1,405 (8.1%) $9,378 (53.7%) $2,001 (11.5%) $11,380 (65.2%) $17,448

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowling Green High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 285 High schoolsRanks 88th of 276 High schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Bowling Green High School)55.852
 3.8%
   11th Grade English (Bowling Green Independent)52.850
 2.8%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bowling Green High School)45.343
 2.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bowling Green Independent)42.241
 1.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Bowling Green High School)55.150
 5.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Bowling Green Independent)52.547
 5.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12571294
 2.9%
African American255267
 4.7%
American Indian04
Asian7663
 17.1%
Hispanic206248
 20.4%
Pacific Islander313
 333.3%
White682618
 9.4%
Two or More Races3581
 131.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%57.6%
 9.4%


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Students at Bowling Green High School are 48% White, 21% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Bowling Green High School ranks 104th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,294 students attended Bowling Green High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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