- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, KY
Holmes High School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210135002049
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135002049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Holmes High School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210135002049 · Covington, KY High · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 14.7:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes Middle School (631 students)
Holmes High School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Holmes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holmes High School
855 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
631 students
- Sixth District
Sixth District Elementary School
454 students
- Glenn O Swing
Glenn O Swing Elementary
392 students
- John G Carlisl 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- Ninth District 324
Ninth District Elementary
324 students
What this shows Holmes High School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes High School compares
Holmes High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Holmes High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Independent reports $16,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ninth District Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Covington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes High School
How many students attend Holmes High School?
Holmes High School has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes High School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes High School?
80.2% of students at Holmes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes High School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes High School is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes High School?
Holmes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes High School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Covington, 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 Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington Independent?
Besides Holmes High School, Covington Independent also operates Holmes Middle School (631 students), Sixth District Elementary School (454 students), and Glenn O Swing Elementary (392 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.