South Warren High School

8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104

1,494 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Warren High School, located on Nashville Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Warren County Public Schools district. Since opening its doors in 2010, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence, a robust extracurricular program, and a strong sense of community spirit. It serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for maintaining high standards in both its instructional curriculum and its commitment to student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Warren High School is highly regarded for its competitive athletic programs and expansive fine arts departments. The school’s culture emphasizes the "Spartan" identity, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities and civic engagement. With modern facilities and a dedicated faculty, the school continues to be a focal point of the Bowling Green community, consistently preparing its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

1,494

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Warren High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,136
Hispanic	78
Black	73
Asian	147
Two or More	57
American Indian	3

White
1,136 (76.0 %)
Asian
147 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
78 (5.2 %)
Black
73 (4.9 %)
Two or More
57 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Warren County
Phone:	(270)467-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 368

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 379

Grade 12 370

Ungraded 2