Owensboro High School

Owensboro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Frederica St,  Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Independent Schools
4.2
4.2
1,334 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Delacey
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
46.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

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 Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 318 Students
Western Kentucky University 306 Students
University of Louisville 275 Students
Murray State University 162 Students
Owensboro Community & Technical College 136 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 100 Students
Kentucky Wesleyan College 89 Students
Transylvania University 86 Students
Northern Kentucky University 84 Students
Brescia University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 86 Students
Business 66 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Biology 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Education 24 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 152 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/15/2024
I love the early college program that Owensboro high school offers. It allows for students to get a head start on there future. I would say the only thing I dislike about my experience at Owensboro high school is some of the teachers ways of expressing the way they feel about things and how rude it is sometimes as well as the time it takes for some teachers to respond to important emails.
4.0 Junior
5/18/2024
Owensboro High School has a very spilt academic field, with those who are typically high-income being in the upper level classes and vice versa. Although the school is academic rich with a variety of sports and arts, it can always be improved upon alongside administration.
4.0 Senior
4/5/2024
My overall experience at Owensboro was positive. I got involved in clubs, athletics, and the arts and I had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories. Most of the teachers I've had genuinely cared for their students and had my best interest at heart. The overall administration of the school is not up to par with others in the area. I would like to see the school system prioritize female athletics more and put the same funding and effort into female sports as they do male sports. I would also like to see the "school spirit" be restored like it used to be.
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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