Owensboro High School

1,334 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Owensboro High School (OHS), located in the heart of Owensboro, Kentucky, is the flagship secondary institution of the Owensboro Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing academic traditions and its strong sense of community pride. The campus is notably situated near the downtown area, reflecting the school’s deep integration into the city's history and its commitment to preparing students for both higher education and the local workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Owensboro High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletic department—known as the "Red Devils"—and its high-achieving performing arts programs. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical pathways, and community service opportunities. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with a spirited culture, OHS remains a central pillar of the Owensboro community, fostering both personal growth and school spirit among its students.

1,334

Total Students

87.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owensboro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	776
Hispanic	167
Black	195
Asian	42
Two or More	150
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
776 (58.2 %)
Black
195 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
167 (12.5 %)
Two or More
150 (11.2 %)
Asian
42 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Owensboro Independent
Phone:	(270)686-1110
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	800
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 387

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 267

Grade 12 284

Ungraded 5