Warren Central High School

559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,031 students in grades 9-12, Warren Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,031 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Warren Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Warren Central High School's student population of 1,031 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,031 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Warren Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warren Central High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1110 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
30%
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25%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
8%
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Black
22%
11%
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White
40%
74%
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Hawaiian
2%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.75
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95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warren Central High School's ranking?
Warren Central High School is ranked #1110 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Warren Central High School often compared to?
Warren Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood High School, Bowling Green High School, Warren East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warren Central High School?
The graduation rate of Warren Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Warren Central High School?
1,031 students attend Warren Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Warren Central High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Warren Central High School offer ?
Warren Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Warren Central High School part of?
Warren Central High School is part of Warren County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/25/2021
I am from the class of 1999. Most of my fond memories of high school are in its suburb JROTC Program. Col Young was like a dad to me! Go Dragons!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rhonda Duncan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,031 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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