HERITAGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Heritage Park High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Daviess County school district, located in Owensboro, KY with about 170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Heritage Park High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Heritage Park High School, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, is an alternative educational institution within the Daviess County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, Heritage Park focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles to ensure they remain on track for graduation.
The school places a strong emphasis on credit recovery and individualized pacing, allowing students to earn their high school diplomas while balancing other life responsibilities. Beyond academics, Heritage Park is known for its supportive culture, where teachers and staff prioritize building strong, mentorship-based relationships with students. This environment is intended to foster both personal development and academic success, providing a pathway for students to earn their credentials in a focused, community-oriented atmosphere.
For more information, contact Heritage Park High School at (270) 852-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
HERITAGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Owensboro, KY with about 170 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Daviess County
- Total Students:
- 170
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 170 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERITAGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Female
- 37.1%
- Male
- 62.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.