Lisa Bush
Century 21 Premiere Properties
(859) 600-6420
111 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$75K - $160K Price Range
Holmes High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2500 Madison Ave,
Covington, KY
Covington Independent Schools
School Details
Head of School
Scott Hornblower
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C+
C-
D+
C
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
18%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
550
Verbal
610
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
4.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
206:1
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
46%
White
36.8%
Hispanic
28.2%
Black
24.1%
Two or more races
10.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Kentucky University
112 Students
University of Kentucky
87 Students
University of Cincinnati
80 Students
University of Louisville
52 Students
Thomas More University
50 Students
Xavier University
38 Students
Western Kentucky University
37 Students
Eastern Kentucky University
37 Students
Morehead State University
32 Students
Berea College
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
39 Students
Business
27 Students
Psychology
14 Students
Biology
13 Students
Education
11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
10 Students
Marketing
8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
6 Students
Criminology
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/11/2021
I loved the teachers but the students and administration needs some help. The school is very underfunded and it could be amazing
10/24/2017
Holmes high school is full of many great benefits. Such as advanced placement programs, good teachers and staff, and various sports and activities. I am proud to be a bulldog because this school is very supportive and full of memories and life long friendships. It prepares you for the future and college in a very beneficial way by helping you apply to colleges and scholarship. In addition helping you find a path for your life after high school.
10/28/2016
It was such a great experience. Keep up the good work. This has helped me so much with regards to receiving scholarships from colleges or universities.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/4/2014
When I say I am a graduate of Holmes High, the usual response is "oh, I'm sorry." I cannot imagine why, because I'm not sorry at all! I loved my school! The majority of my teachers were of high quality, and the wide variety of educational opportunities available (Clubs, Sports, Music, Vocational tra...
2/24/2010
This is the worst school in the state and I would go so far to say that it is one of the worst in the country. I attended a different school every year of my education untill I arrived at holmes at the end of my tenth grade year. I went to school in Texas, Ohio, Navada, and others schools in Ky. The...
4/23/2008
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$95K - $606K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$244,338
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Average Household Income
$84,824
% of College Grads
32.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,609 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Meinken Field
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- Playground
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Holmes High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Covington, KY and is served by the Covington Independent Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 889 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Holmes High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $244,338. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holy Cross District High School, Covington Classical Academy, Covington Latin School, and more. Learn more about what Covington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Holmes High School.