- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owensboro, KY
Owensboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Owensboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210459001136
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owensboro High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Owensboro High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Owensboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210459001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Owensboro High School held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.5 → 86.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210459001136 · Owensboro, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,342 enr · 15.4:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensboro Middle School (790 students)
Owensboro High School held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.5 → 86.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Owensboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owensboro High School
1,342 students
- Owensboro Midd
Owensboro Middle School
790 students
- Newton Parrish
Newton Parrish Elementary School
545 students
- Sutton Element 535
Sutton Elementary School
535 students
- Estes Elementa 492
Estes Elementary School
492 students
- Foust Elementa 400
Foust Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Owensboro High School reports 1,342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owensboro High School compares
Owensboro 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,342
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$16,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Owensboro High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owensboro Independent reports $16,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owensboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Parrish Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foust Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owensboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Owensboro
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Daviess County High School
Standard public school
1,750 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Apollo High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Heritage Park High School
Alternative education program
140 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Academy
Alternative education program
104 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Valley High School
Alternative education program
16 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owensboro High School
How many students attend Owensboro High School?
Owensboro High School has 1,342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,334 (2022-23) → 1,329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensboro High School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owensboro High School?
55.6% of students at Owensboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owensboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Owensboro High School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owensboro High School?
Owensboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Owensboro High School rank among high schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Owensboro High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Besides Owensboro High School, Owensboro Independent also operates Owensboro Middle School (790 students), Newton Parrish Elementary School (545 students), and Sutton Elementary School (535 students). See the Owensboro Independent district page for the complete list.