Warren East High School

Summary:

Warren East High School is a public high school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,031 students. The school is part of the Warren County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Warren East High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 98.3%, the school consistently underperforms the Warren County and Kentucky state averages in various standardized test proficiency rates, including ACT English, Math, and Reading, as well as the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Warren East High School had 37% proficiency in ACT English, compared to 48% for Warren County and 44% for Kentucky. In ACT Math, the school had 29% proficiency, while the county and state had 36% and 30%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.52% in 2021-2022 to 60.43% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Warren East High School's performance on standardized tests varies significantly across different student subgroups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 40th out of 93 Kentucky high schools for African American students, 44th out of 124 for Hispanic students, but only 85th out of 87 for multi-racial students. The school's performance for students with disabilities and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds also fluctuates, with rankings ranging from 45th to 145th out of Kentucky high schools in recent years. Nearby schools, such as Warren Central High School, consistently outperform Warren East High School on standardized test proficiency rates, despite being ranked lower overall in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6867 Louisville Rd
       Bowling Green, KY  42101


(270) 781-1277

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,806 Help


Feeder schools for Warren East High School:

Elementary:    Bristow Elementary
    North Warren Elementary
    Oakland Elementary
    Richardsville Elementary
Middle:    Warren East Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  978

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.6%
Hispanic:
11.8%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Warren East High School ranks better than 52.1% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Warren East 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (11.8%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warren East High School is 17.4. 5 high schools in the Warren County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warren East High School is $14,806, which is the 2nd highest among 6 high schools in the Warren County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warren East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren East High School 139th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Warren East High School in the ranking list.)

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Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Warren East High School

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Rank History for all students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 28.18 165th 217 24.0%
2008 27.92 172nd 217 20.7%
2009 39.47 136th 217 37.3%
2010 46.68 121st 223 45.7%
2011 50.49 109th 226 51.8%
2012 43.18 126th 229 45.0%
2013 54.57 126th 291 56.7%
2014 49.75 161st 290 44.5%
2015 57.06 133rd 295 54.9%
2016 55.72 129th 288 55.2%
2017 52.39 158th 287 44.9%
2018 50.97 122nd 271 55.0%
2019 66.02 75th 285 73.7%
2021 29.20 196th 267 26.6%
2022 33.82 182nd 271 32.8%
2023 58.19 95th 276 65.6%
2024 50.24 139th 290 52.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.20 26th 39 33.3%
2021 6.37 48th 49 2.0%
2022 30.04 58th 77 24.7%
2023 52.18 34th 76 55.3%
2024 11.30 85th 87 2.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.02 83rd 226 63.3%
2023 20.47 145th 162 10.5%
2024 33.56 112th 168 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.73 73rd 232 68.5%
2019 67.03 67th 254 73.6%
2021 22.73 203rd 234 13.2%
2022 44.40 141st 266 47.0%
2023 70.96 41st 272 84.9%
2024 49.64 128th 274 53.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 155th 234 33.8%
2019 67.04 67th 249 73.1%
2021 28.54 181st 236 23.3%
2022 35.04 176th 252 30.2%
2023 61.33 84th 253 66.8%
2024 51.07 126th 261 51.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.23 107th 166 35.5%
2019 37.67 102nd 166 38.6%
2021 27.25 114th 154 26.0%
2022 55.21 45th 153 70.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.62 25th 38 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.99 127th 237 46.4%
2019 55.37 106th 251 57.8%
2021 20.82 202nd 238 15.1%
2022 28.69 190th 257 26.1%
2023 52.97 105th 259 59.5%
2024 43.34 147th 262 43.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 56th 94 40.4%
2019 39.77 49th 89 44.9%
2021 38.39 44th 78 43.6%
2022 24.07 68th 89 23.6%
2023 49.26 34th 83 59.0%
2024 51.63 40th 93 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.82 68th 80 15.0%
2021 13.60 87th 92 5.4%
2022 50.77 56th 114 50.9%
2023 64.33 28th 116 75.9%
2024 55.85 44th 124 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at Warren East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 106th 198 46.5%
2019 65.62 55th 219 74.9%
2021 25.44 153rd 203 24.6%
2022 30.46 185th 260 28.8%
2023 54.93 99th 264 62.5%
2024 47.45 135th 273 50.5%
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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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by a teacher
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Open Quote The students here are completely undisciplined and the administration REFUSES to do anything about it. They blame the teachers and fire them, but it is not their fault that these kids are demonic and repulsive in their actions. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Warren East High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 901 56 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1989 868 51 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 921
1990 799 49 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1991 821 40 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 868
1992 818 41 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 867
1993 822 49 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 878
1994 822 38 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 870
1995 897 52 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1996 897 52 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1997 906 45 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 927 927
1999 831 53 5 6 0 n/a n/a 4 899
2000 796 53 4 3 1 n/a n/a 3 860
2001 751 72 10 9 3 n/a n/a 2 847
2002 740 67 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2003 740 67 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2004 743 68 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2005 749 80 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2006 732 80 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 833
2007 735 91 7 19 2 n/a n/a 8 862
2008 749 88 10 24 0 n/a n/a 12 883
2009 768 87 17 29 2 n/a n/a 13 916
2010 803 65 12 34 1 n/a n/a 22 937
2011 765 65 10 35 1 0 15 0 891
2012 787 65 7 32 1 0 20 0 912
2013 782 64 8 33 2 1 23 0 913
2014 789 67 8 36 1 0 26 0 927
2015 802 76 6 39 1 0 27 0 951
2016 756 72 9 59 1 0 30 0 927
2017 683 74 7 54 1 1 35 0 855
2018 681 85 11 63 1 1 29 0 871
2019 688 83 14 64 1 2 42 0 894
2020 673 81 11 72 3 2 47 0 889
2021 695 84 11 85 2 1 54 0 932
2022 705 84 10 91 3 2 59 0 954
2023 715 109 8 111 4 6 78 0 1031
2024 681 97 10 115 2 2 71 0 978

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 Warren East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 958 57.0 16.8 n/a
1989 921 57.4 16.0 n/a
1990 855 52.7 16.2 n/a
1991 868 57.2 15.1 n/a
1992 867 50.2 17.2 n/a
1993 878 51.4 17.1 n/a
1994 870 52.4 16.6 n/a
1995 958 54.5 17.6 n/a
1996 958 54.5 17.6 n/a
1997 963 60.0 16.1 22.6
1998 927 61.6 15.0 29.1
1999 899 63.3 14.2 27.6
2000 860 61.4 14.0 33.6
2001 847 58.0 14.6 34.2
2002 825 56.0 14.7 60.6
2003 825 56.0 14.7 60.6
2004 829 48.5 17.1 n/a
2005 845 49.0 17.2 n/a
2006 833 47.0 17.7 44.5
2007 862 45.0 19.2 45.9
2008 883 51.0 17.3 51.4
2009 916 56.0 16.4 50.9
2010 937 50.0 18.7 51
2011 891 56.5 15.7 51.9
2012 912 57.7 15.8 57.5
2013 913 53.8 16.9 59.9
2014 927 51.8 17.8 58.8
2015 951 54.0 17.6 57.7
2016 927 58.0 15.9 61.5
2017 855 55.9 15.2 61.2
2018 871 49.6 17.5 56
2019 894 49.7 17.9 51.7
2020 889 54.4 16.3 43.2
2021 932 53.5 17.4 55.7
2022 954 55.0 17.3 52.5
2023 1031 55.0 18.7 60.4
2024 978 56.0 17.4 56.1

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 Warren East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 958 57.0 16.8 n/a
1989 921 57.4 16.0 n/a
1990 855 52.7 16.2 n/a
1991 868 57.2 15.1 n/a
1992 867 50.2 17.2 n/a
1993 878 51.4 17.1 n/a
1994 870 52.4 16.6 n/a
1995 958 54.5 17.6 n/a
1996 958 54.5 17.6 n/a
1997 963 60.0 16.1 22.6
1998 927 61.6 15.0 29.1
1999 899 63.3 14.2 27.6
2000 860 61.4 14.0 33.6
2001 847 58.0 14.6 34.2
2002 825 56.0 14.7 60.6
2003 825 56.0 14.7 60.6
2004 829 48.5 17.1 n/a
2005 845 49.0 17.2 n/a
2006 833 47.0 17.7 44.5
2007 862 45.0 19.2 45.9
2008 883 51.0 17.3 51.4
2009 916 56.0 16.4 50.9
2010 937 50.0 18.7 51
2011 891 56.5 15.7 51.9
2012 912 57.7 15.8 57.5
2013 913 53.8 16.9 59.9
2014 927 51.8 17.8 58.8
2015 951 54.0 17.6 57.7
2016 927 58.0 15.9 61.5
2017 855 55.9 15.2 61.2
2018 871 49.6 17.5 56
2019 894 49.7 17.9 51.7
2020 889 54.4 16.3 43.2
2021 932 53.5 17.4 55.7
2022 954 55.0 17.3 52.5
2023 1031 55.0 18.7 60.4
2024 978 56.0 17.4 56.1

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 Warren East 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 $267 (1.8%) $64 (0.4%) $331 (2.3%) $8,149 (55.8%) $2,052 (14.0%) $10,201 (69.8%) $14,607
2019 $296 (2.3%) $136 (1.1%) $433 (3.4%) $7,698 (60.7%) $2,101 (16.6%) $9,799 (77.3%) $12,682
2020 $289 (2.2%) $121 (0.9%) $410 (3.1%) $8,132 (61.9%) $2,413 (18.4%) $10,546 (80.3%) $13,133
2021 $487 (3.8%) $321 (2.5%) $808 (6.3%) $7,898 (61.8%) $1,698 (13.3%) $9,597 (75.1%) $12,787
2022 $843 (5.7%) $944 (6.4%) $1,787 (12.1%) $8,401 (56.7%) $2,369 (16.0%) $10,770 (72.7%) $14,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Warren East 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 75th of 285 High schoolsRanks 95th of 276 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Warren East High School)5646
 10%
   11th Grade English (Warren County)56.650
 6.6%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Warren East High School)38.231
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Warren County)43.238
 5.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Warren East High School)50.342
 8.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Warren County)53.549
 4.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8941031
 15.3%
African American83109
 31.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic64111
 73.4%
Pacific Islander26
 200%
White688715
 3.9%
Two or More Races4278
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%60.4%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Warren East High School

Warren East High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bristow Elementary
Elementary : North Warren Elementary
Elementary : Oakland Elementary
Elementary : Richardsville Elementary
Middle : Warren East Middle School

Students at Warren East High School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 978 students attended Warren East High School.

Warren East High School ranks 139th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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