What grades does Owensboro High School serve?

Owensboro High School is a High school serving students in Owensboro, KY. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Owensboro High School located?

Owensboro High School is located at Owensboro, KY in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro High School?

Owensboro High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What schools are in Owensboro, KY?

Owensboro, KY is served by the local school district. Owensboro High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,329

Student:Teacher

15.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Owensboro Independent

Econ. Disadvantaged

66.9%

Phone

(270)686-1110

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40%

44th percentile in KY

Math Proficiency

30%

52th percentile in KY

Graduation Rate

93%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

11 courses offered

177 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

261 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

235 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

449 test takers

Athletics

5 sports, 13 teams

550 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1

Near average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,156

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

82.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

1.65

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,080

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,240

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,224

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 51%Local 26%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$205,383

+1.2% 1yr+33.5% 5yr

Owensboro, KY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.3%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Uninsured residents

8.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

811

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

741

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

56%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

195 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

172 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

132 (18%)

Autism

74 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

44 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

31 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,342

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

School Board Meeting

Event

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Marching Band Camp

Event

Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Marching Band Camp

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	PD Day (Flex)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Underclassmen Picture Day	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	PD Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Band Booster Meeting Abe Barr	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference (Flex)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Band Banquet Abe Barr	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Make Up Picture Day	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Band Fall Concert Abe Barr	Event	—
Sat, Nov 7, 2026	KHSAA Regional Cheer Competition Heather Cavitt	Event	—
Sun, Nov 8, 2026	Region 3 Middle School Cheer Competition Heather Cavitt	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Band Winter Concert Abe Barr	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PD Day (Flex)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	PD Day (Possible make up day if needed)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	PD Day (Flex - Possible make up day if needed)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conference - Flex (Possible make up day if needed)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	PD day - Flex (Possible make up day if needed)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	PD day - Flex (Possible make up day if needed)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Percussion Concert Abe Barr	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Percussion Concert Abe Barr	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Jazz Concert & Spaghetti Dinner Abe Barr	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	Spring Concert & Band Banquet Abe Barr	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Emerson Academy Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	OHS Graduation	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	OIA Graduation	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Last Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	KHSAA Dead Period	Event	—