Owensboro High School
School Overview
Owensboro High School is a public school located in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is a school in Owensboro Independent School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,308 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 70 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,308 students are attending Owensboro High School. By gender, there are 689 and 619 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Owensboro High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 330 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| White | 239 | 131 | 108 |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| in LEP Program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 330 | 170 | 160 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 70 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Owensboro High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 70 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 70 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 436 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,581 Households |
| Population | 28,197 |
| Male | 14,258 |
| Female | 15,684 |
| Child Population | 8,082 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,825 Units |
| Average House Value | $94,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $745 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.90% |
| Average Household Income | $39,772 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.64% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Owensboro High School offers 28 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 151 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 501 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Owensboro High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 28 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 151 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 45 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 135 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 501 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Owensboro Independent
In Owensboro Independent, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in OWENSBORO, Kentucky
4 private schools are serving students in OWENSBORO, Kentucky. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.