Beacon Academy

Summary:

Beacon Academy is a public high school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 191 students. It is part of the Warren County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beacon Academy has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, only 2% of 11th-grade students at Beacon Academy were proficient or better in ACT Math, compared to 30% statewide and 36% in the district. The school's student population is predominantly White and has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other high schools in the Warren County district, Beacon Academy's academic performance is significantly lower. For instance, Greenwood High School, located about 6 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 10% of Kentucky high schools and outperforms Beacon Academy on standardized tests by a wide margin. Similarly, GEO International High School, located about 1.79 miles from Beacon Academy, also has significantly lower academic performance than the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101-4210

(270) 781-5150

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 41.7

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beacon Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Beacon Academy ranks worse than 77.9% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Beacon Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beacon Academy is 41.7, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Warren County School District! (See more...)

Compare Beacon Academy employs 4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Beacon Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon Academy 226^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Beacon Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beacon Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.24	299^th	320	6.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Beacon Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Beacon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	2.88	281^st	285	1.4%
2021	36.77	166^th	267	37.8%
2022	15.24	229^th	271	15.5%
2023	18.70	227^th	276	17.8%
2024	20.58	226^th	290	22.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Beacon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.84	225^th	226	0.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Beacon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	18.04	228^th	266	14.3%
2023	29.29	200^th	272	26.5%
2024	14.67	240^th	274	12.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Beacon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	7.42	236^th	252	6.3%
2023	16.41	220^th	253	13.0%
2024	15.84	225^th	261	13.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Beacon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.59	222^nd	259	14.3%
2024	17.10	219^th	262	16.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Beacon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	5.25	247^th	260	5.0%
2023	15.60	234^th	264	11.4%
2024	17.67	223^rd	273	18.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beacon Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	51	5	0	3	0	2	61
2018	64	4	1	5	0	6	80
2019	71	4	0	3	0	5	83
2020	91	6	1	6	0	3	107
2021	74	4	0	5	0	2	85
2022	201	16	2	19	1	11	250
2023	151	12	3	15	0	10	191
2024	130	9	2	15	0	11	167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beacon Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	61	0.0	n/a	73.8
2018	80	1.0	80.0	62.5
2019	83	1.0	83.0	50.6
2020	107	1.0	107.0	33.6
2021	85	3.0	28.3	56.5
2022	250	4.0	62.5	65.2
2023	191	4.0	47.7	68.6
2024	167	4.0	41.7	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beacon Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	61	0.0	n/a	73.8
2018	80	1.0	80.0	62.5
2019	83	1.0	83.0	50.6
2020	107	1.0	107.0	33.6
2021	85	3.0	28.3	56.5
2022	250	4.0	62.5	65.2
2023	191	4.0	47.7	68.6
2024	167	4.0	41.7	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 281^st of 285 High schools	Ranks 227^th of 276 High schools	16.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	83	191	130.1%
African American	4	12	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	3	15	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	71	151	112.7%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	68.6%	18%

Schools Near Beacon Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Warren County Day Treatment	Public	7-12	877 Jackson Street	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 904-4131	20	2	10.0	90.0%	11 (55.0%)	3 (15.0%)	1 (5.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	877 Jackson St	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 782-5410	43	12	3.5	67.4%	27 (62.8%)	3 (7.0%)	8 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.6%)								(n/a)
Beacon Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1022 West Main Street	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 781-5150	167	4	41.7	66.5%	130 (77.8%)	9 (5.4%)	15 (9.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	20.6	226^th of 290 public high schools	22.1%		18.7	227^th of 276 public high schools	17.8%	1	30.0	41.0	43.0			71.0		15.0	2.0	22.0
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	1020 Kentucky St	Bowling Green	42102	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 746-7155	44	3	14.6	90.9%	26 (59.1%)	11 (25.0%)	3 (6.8%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)
Bowling Green Learning Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	503 Old Morgantown Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 746-2321	44	6	7.3	81.8%	11 (25.0%)	20 (45.5%)	8 (18.2%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	2 (4.5%)								(n/a)
GEO International High School	Public	9-12	1808 Loop Drive	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 842-7302	129	10	12.9	92.2%	14 (10.9%)	48 (37.2%)	53 (41.1%)	13 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	286^th of 290 public high schools	1.4%		3	270^th of 276 public high schools	2.2%	16								0.0	0.0	0.0
Warren Central High School	Public	9-12	559 Morgantown Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 842-7302	1,073	64	16.7	80.1%	372 (34.7%)	279 (26.0%)	231 (21.5%)	98 (9.1%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.4%)	64 (6.0%)	24.5	214^th of 290 public high schools	26.2%		23.1	213^th of 276 public high schools	22.8%	1	22.0	30.0		34.0	31.0		38.0	29.0	15.0	25.0	$15,496	$1,343	$945	$2,287	$8,490	$2,008	$10,497
Bowling Green High School	Public	9-12	1801 Rockingham Lane	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 746-2300	1,290	79	16.2	59.5%	591 (45.8%)	273 (21.2%)	280 (21.7%)	58 (4.5%)	4 (0.3%)	12 (0.9%)	72 (5.6%)	58.4	104^th of 290 public high schools	64.1%		60.1	88^th of 276 public high schools	68.1%	16	38.0	49.0		36.0	39.0		45.0	44.0	37.0	45.0	$17,448	$805	$600	$1,405	$9,378	$2,001	$11,380
Rivendell High School	Public	9-12	1035 Porter Pike Rd	Bowling Green	42103	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 843-1199	33	5	6.6	39.4%	29 (87.9%)	2 (6.1%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)
Greenwood High School	Public	9-12	5065 Scottsville Road	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 842-3627	1,422	81	17.5	42.1%	911 (64.1%)	97 (6.8%)	158 (11.1%)	182 (12.8%)	2 (0.1%)	17 (1.2%)	55 (3.9%)	78.9	31^st of 290 public high schools	89.3%		77.8	30^th of 276 public high schools	89.1%	1	50.0	61.0		46.0	51.0		52.0	54.0	38.0	52.0	$14,071	$666	$984	$1,650	$7,918	$1,915	$9,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon Academy

What is the racial makeup of Beacon Academy?

Students at Beacon Academy are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Beacon Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Beacon Academy.

What district is Beacon Academy in?

Warren County

Is Beacon Academy a good school?

Beacon Academy ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Kentucky high schools.

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