Greenwood High School is a 4-year high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It is one of four high schools serving Warren County Public Schools.
Serving 1,451 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenwood High School serves the southeast part of Bowling Green, KY, covering an area of approximately 82 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 5.5 miles, extending up to 10.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greenwood High School's student population of 1,451 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,451 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
Greenwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood High School's ranking?
Greenwood High School is ranked #144 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Greenwood High School often compared to?
Greenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Warren High School, Bowling Green High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Greenwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
1,451 students attend Greenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Greenwood High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenwood High School offer ?
Greenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenwood High School part of?
Greenwood High School is part of Warren County School District.
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