Serving 16 students in grades 7-12, Group Effort High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
6%
11%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Group Effort High School?
16 students attend Group Effort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Group Effort High School students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Group Effort High School?
Group Effort High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Group Effort High School offer ?
Group Effort High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Group Effort High School part of?
Group Effort High School is part of Bowling Green Independent School District.
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