Enrollment
531
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210456001128
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Owenton · Resource Index
- 28
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owen County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owen County High School
Owen County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Owenton, Kentucky, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #434, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 177 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 531 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Owen County also operates Owen County Elementary/Primary School (674 students) and Maurice Bowling Middle School (475 students) alongside Owen 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 Owen County High School compares
Owen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,541
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
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.
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 90.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen County, which includes Owen County High School.
$12,541
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~531 students)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Owenton on the city page.
Is Owen County High School a good school?
Owen County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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