Moonpreneur Icon

Bowling Green High School

1801 Rockingham Lane, Bowling Green, KY, 42104

About Bowling Green High School

Bowling Green High School is one of the best schools in Kentucky. It has about 1,300 students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the Bowling Green Independent Schools district because of its strict academic culture. Students have a lot of chances to take Advanced Placement® courses, and 48% of them do. The school has a diverse student body, with 54% of students being minorities and 59% being economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the best High School in "Kentucky" . Bowling Green High School has a strong academic record, with 40% of students being good at math and 41% being good at reading. It is one of the best schools for preparing students for college and careers because it gets an average of $14,942 per student from the district. The school has a great reputation in the community and a lively atmosphere. It does well in both academics and extracurricular activities to make sure that all students have a well-rounded experience.

Bowling Green High School Contact Information

Address

1801 Rockingham Lane, Bowling Green, KY, 42104

View on Map

Phone

(270) 746-2300

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 40% in Reading.
79
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1290
Total Students
$57750
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 87 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bowling Green High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45.81%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic 21.71%
Black 21.16%
Two+ Races 5.58%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
45.81%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
21.71%
Black
21.16%
Two+ Races
5.58%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1290
51.55%
665 Female
48.45%
625 Male

Student Population

1290 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

322 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Bowling Green High School is celebrating the end of its long, multi-phase renovation, which added a new, high-tech commons area, a modern cafeteria, and updated classroom wings that are meant to encourage students to work together. The school's STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) recently won a lot of awards at the state level for being great at coming up with new digital ideas and fixing technical problems. The Purples' athletic department is also always making their facilities better. For example, they recently made the track and field complex better to help student-athletes.

FAQ

Q1. How does Bowling Green High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Bowling Green High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Bowling Green High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Bowling Green High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Bowling Green High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

Bowling Green High School

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Bowling Green High School

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.