At a glance
Reported students
137
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
34.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685
Beacon Academy: 137 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
34.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 62.5:1
What the reported data says about Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Bowling Green. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Warren County. NCES reports 137 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 34.3:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Beacon Academy
- 1How do the reported 34.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.7%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black4.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Warren County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rivendell High School
High · Grades 09–12
59 reported students
Lighthouse Academy
High · Grades 09–12
41 reported students
Warren County Day Treatment
High · Grades 07–12
21 reported students
Warren East High School
High · Grades 09–12
967 reported students
Warren Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,070 reported students
Greenwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,451 reported students
Public schools near Beacon Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Day Treatment High · Warren County | 07–12 | 21 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy High · Warren County | 09–12 | 41 | under 0.1 mi |
| Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr High · Bowling Green Independent | 06–12 | 35 | 1 mi |
| Bowling Green Learning Center High · Bowling Green Independent | 06–12 | 30 | 1.5 mi |
| Warren Central High School High · Warren County | 09–12 | 1,070 | 1.9 mi |
| Bowling Green High School High · Bowling Green Independent | 09–12 | 1,377 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Academy
What grades does Beacon Academy serve?
Beacon Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Warren County.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy reported 137 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beacon Academy?
The calculated ratio is 34.3:1, based on 137 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beacon Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beacon Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Warren County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beacon Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beacon Academy in?
Beacon Academy is part of Warren County, based in Bowling Green, KY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beacon Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren County Day Treatment (under 0.1 mi), Lighthouse Academy (under 0.1 mi), Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.