For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,872 students in Owensboro, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Owensboro, KY are The Center For Academic Improvement, Emerson Academy and Owensboro Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owensboro, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Owensboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Owensboro, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Daviess County High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Owensboro, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
The Center For Academic Improvement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Emerson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Owensboro Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Owensboro Innovation Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2631 S Griffith Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Daviess County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,744 students
Rank: #66.
Owensboro High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #77.
Apollo High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
1000 Industrial Dr.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Owensboro, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2631 South Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Owensboro, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Owensboro, KY include The Center For Academic Improvement, Emerson Academy and Owensboro Day Treatment.
How many public high schools are located in Owensboro, KY?
9 public high schools are located in Owensboro, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Owensboro, KY?
Owensboro, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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