Owensboro High School

Owensboro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Frederica St,  Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Independent Schools
4.2
4.2
1,329 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Delacey
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
500
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
46.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
440:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
58.2%
Black
14.6%
Hispanic
12.5%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Kentucky 319 Students
Western Kentucky University 290 Students
University of Louisville 260 Students
Murray State University 148 Students
Owensboro Community & Technical College 125 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 92 Students
Transylvania University 80 Students
Kentucky Wesleyan College 79 Students
Northern Kentucky University 76 Students
Brescia University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 83 Students
Business 65 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Biology 40 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Education 21 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 155 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/9/2024
my experience at owensboro has been quite pleasant to tell the truth we have caring teachers who interact with the students and show genuine interest in our personal lives along with making sure we have food at home shoes clothes, they treat us like we are their own kids they are some of the most genuine teachers ive ever met by not looking at the numbers but by looking at us as real people they really are some of the best staff members that you could have working for a school, the athletics are amazing with our coaches helping us excel at every thing we do and everything we put our entire hearts into our extracurriculars, our school has a culture of being very dominant in these categories
4.0 Alum
7/15/2023
Going to owensboro high school is a good experience yes it had some bad but mostly good. The teachers make sure you understand and they will help you to fix any problems you are in.
5.0 Senior
10/11/2022
There are a lot of options that are available to you at Owensboro high school. The people here make you feel welcome; the only thing I think needs changes is the food.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/29/2022
Great diversity and safety. Very clean facilty
4.0 student
6/28/2022
I am a Student at this school and the new Principal is doing a great job. OHS has an amazing staff team!! They put their all in the job that they do and they care for each student. Defiantly do fast best School I’ve been to involving staff.
5.0 parent
9/9/2013
This is the best school in the area! The teachers are excellent and caring. It has a lot to offer.
5.0 student
4/11/2013
I believe this school is the best school in the entire Owensboro area. The principal, Mrs. Burnette, is a great lady and cares about every student. The teachers care and challenge each student to be the best person they can be. The academics are challenging, due to the wide array of AP and Honors co...

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Owensboro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Owensboro, KY and is served by the Owensboro Independent Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,329 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Owensboro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $249,470. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kentucky Tech - Owensboro Campus, Emerson Academy, Kentucky Tech - Daviess County Campus, and more. Learn more about what Owensboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Owensboro High School.

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