Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Bowling Green High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowling Green High's attendance zone covers the entire Bowling Green, MO school district, encompassing approximately 374.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.2 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowling Green High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bowling Green High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Empowering our students for life's endless opportunities.
School Rankings
Bowling Green High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
67%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green High School's ranking?
Bowling Green High School is ranked #1038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowling Green High School?
The graduation rate of Bowling Green High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Bowling Green High School?
373 students attend Bowling Green High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bowling Green High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowling Green High School?
Bowling Green High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 R-I School District.
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