Enrollment
604
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Owingsville, KY
Bath County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bath County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210033000057
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bath County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Owingsville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bath County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bath County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Owingsville, KY.
School address
District: Bath County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210033000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bath County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bath County High School
Bath County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Owingsville, Kentucky, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #231.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 604 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bath County also operates Owingsville Elementary School (535 students) and Crossroads Elementary School (397 students) alongside Bath County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bath County High School compares
Bath County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Bath County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bath County, which includes Bath County High School.
$12,121
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bath County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owingsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bath County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second Chance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bath County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bath County High School
How many students attend Bath County High School?
Bath County High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owingsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bath County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bath County High School is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bath County High School?
73.3% of students at Bath County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bath County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bath County High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Owingsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bath County High School?
Bath County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bath County High School rank among public schools in Owingsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bath County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Owingsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Owingsville on the city page.
Is Bath County High School a good school?
Bath County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bath County?
Besides Bath County High School, Bath County also operates Owingsville Elementary School (535 students), Crossroads Elementary School (397 students), and Bath County Middle School (391 students). See the Bath County district page for the complete list.
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