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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Owensboro High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Owensboro, KY 42301

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

PD DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Oct

Fri

Parent/Teacher Conference (Flex)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

FALL BREAKBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

PD Day (Flex)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

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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

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

PD Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conference (Flex)

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

FALL BREAK

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Owensboro Independent. Owensboro High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	OHS Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	PD Day (Flex)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	PD DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference (Flex)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	FALL BREAKDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PD Day (Flex)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day (No School)District-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	PD Day (Possible make up day if needed)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	PD Day (Flex - Possible make up day if needed)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conference - Flex (Possible make up day if needed)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	PD day - Flex (Possible make up day if needed)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	PD day - Flex (Possible make up day if needed)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—