Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood High School ranks in the top 10% 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 54% (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 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Greenwood High School's student population of 1,370 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwood High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood High School is 0.55, 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
#109 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
7%
11%
White
65%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 #109 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Greenwood High School often compared to?
Greenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowling Green High School, South Warren High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% 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 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
1,370 students attend Greenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Greenwood High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood High School part of?
Greenwood High School is part of Warren County School District.
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