Heritage Park High School

3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301

170 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

170

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	24
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (74.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (14.1 %)
Two or More
10 (5.9 %)
Black
6 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Daviess County
Phone:	(270)852-7200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 74