Owensboro High School is a public high school located at 1800 Frederica Street in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. The school's digital newspaper is The Digital Devil.
Serving 1,342 students in grades 9-12, Owensboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owensboro High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Owensboro, KY, encompassing approximately 8.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owensboro High School's student population of 1,342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owensboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owensboro High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owensboro High School's ranking?
Owensboro High School is ranked #808 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Owensboro High School often compared to?
Owensboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daviess County High School, Apollo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owensboro High School?
The graduation rate of Owensboro High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Owensboro High School?
1,342 students attend Owensboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Owensboro High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owensboro High School?
Owensboro High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owensboro High School offer ?
Owensboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owensboro High School part of?
Owensboro High School is part of Owensboro Independent School District.
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