Serving 44 students in grades 6-12, Bowling Green Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowling Green Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowling Green Learning Center's student population of 44 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowling Green Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowling Green Learning Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
9%
Black
18%
11%
White
25%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowling Green Learning Center's ranking?
Bowling Green Learning Center is ranked #1244 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowling Green Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Bowling Green Learning Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bowling Green Learning Center?
44 students attend Bowling Green Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bowling Green Learning Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowling Green Learning Center?
Bowling Green Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bowling Green Learning Center offer ?
Bowling Green Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowling Green Learning Center part of?
Bowling Green Learning Center is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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