Bowling Green High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Bowling Green Area School District. It serves the greater Bowling Green community, which includes the city and surrounding areas. As of 2021, the enrollment is 877.
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Bowling Green High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowling Green High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Bowling Green, OH, encompassing approximately 123.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowling Green High School's student population of 799 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Bobcat Proud • Respectful • Responsible • Safe
School Rankings
Bowling Green High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1869 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bobcat Proud • Respectful • Responsible • Safe
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green High School's ranking?
Bowling Green High School is ranked #1869 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bowling Green High School often compared to?
Bowling Green High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otsego High School, Perrysburg High School, Eastwood I High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowling Green High School?
The graduation rate of Bowling Green High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Bowling Green High School?
799 students attend Bowling Green High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bowling Green High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowling Green High School offer ?
Bowling Green High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowling Green High School part of?
Bowling Green High School is part of Bowling Green City School District.
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