- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owenton, KY
Owen County High School
Federal NCES profile for Owen 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 210456001128
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Owenton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owenton, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Owen County High School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210456001128 · Owenton, KY High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 17.7:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen County Elementary/Primary School (674 students)
Owen County High School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Owen County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen County El
Owen County Elementary/Primary School
674 students
- This school
Owen County High School
531 students
- Maurice Bowlin
Maurice Bowling Middle School
475 students
What this shows Owen County High School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen County High School compares
Owen County 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Owen County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen County reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owen County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen County Elementary/Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurice Bowling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owen County High School
How many students attend Owen County High School?
Owen County High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owenton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen County High School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owen County High School?
52.2% of students at Owen County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen County High School?
The largest demographic group at Owen County High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Owenton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen County High School?
Owen County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Owen County High School rank among public schools in Owenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owenton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Owen County?
Besides Owen County High School, Owen County also operates Owen County Elementary/Primary School (674 students) and Maurice Bowling Middle School (475 students). See the Owen County district page for the complete list.