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Beacon Academy

1022 West Main Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101Warren County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
191
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$13,452
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
47.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 210% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 191 students in grades 06–12 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,452 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
47.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Beacon Academy is a small high in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving grades 06–12 with 191 students. The district invests $13,452 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 47.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Beacon Academy

191
Total Students
47.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution64 male · 127 female
34%
66%
Male 34%Female 66%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
79%
8%
Asian2%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black6%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210573002410

Academic Outcomes at Beacon Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
93%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,452Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,452
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,919
Student Support$2,556
Administration$1,614
Operations$2,018
Other$1,345
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,452 spent per student, an estimated $5,959 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
33%
State government
44.6%
Local (property tax)
32.6%
Federal programs
22.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 47.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rich Pond ElementaryLost River ElementaryJennings Creek ElementaryAlvaton Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
South Warren Middle SchoolDrakes Creek Middle SchoolHenry F. Moss Middle SchoolWarren East Middle School
↓
High School
South Warren High SchoolGreenwood High SchoolWarren East High SchoolWarren Central High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyWarren County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWarren County →
Phone: (270)781-5150
NCES ID: 210573002410
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bowling Green seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Warren County
High
South Warren High School
1,494 students · 09–12
● 46 opp37% FRL
High
Greenwood High School
1,370 students · 09–12
● 46 opp47% FRL
High
Warren East High School
1,031 students · 09–12
60% FRL
High
Warren Central High School
1,021 students · 09–12
77% FRL
Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
876 students · PK–06
● 46 opp45% FRL
Elem
Lost River Elementary
794 students · PK–06
77% FRL
Mid
South Warren Middle School
772 students · 07–08
● 46 opp42% FRL
Elem
Jennings Creek Elementary
744 students · PK–06
81% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1022 West Main Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.