Owen County High School

Owen County
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
558 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Owen County High School, located in Owenton, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Owen County. As a key component of the local school district, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often leveraging its place within a smaller, tight-knit community to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and families.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Owen County High School is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future endeavors. The facility on Highway 22 serves as a central hub for the county’s educational initiatives and school spirit.
558
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    507 (90.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Owen County
Phone: (502)484-5509
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 284
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 9 161
Grade 10 146
Grade 11 132
Grade 12 117
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio