Holmes High School

25th and Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41014

855 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Holmes High School, located at 25th and Madison Avenue in Covington, Kentucky, serves as the flagship secondary school for the Covington Independent Public Schools district. As a pillar of the local community, the school is deeply rooted in the history of Northern Kentucky and plays a central role in the educational and extracurricular life of Covington’s youth. The campus is known for its comprehensive academic programming, which is designed to prepare students for diverse pathways, including college enrollment, career readiness, and technical certification.

Beyond academics, Holmes High School is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of school spirit and its commitment to student development through athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes a supportive environment, focusing on fostering personal growth, civic responsibility, and community engagement among its student body. By bridging the gap between traditional learning and modern technological training, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global workforce while maintaining a strong connection to the local Covington community.

855

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	271
Black	184
Asian	10
Two or More	90
Pacific Islander	3

White
297 (34.7%)
Hispanic
271 (31.7%)
Black
184 (21.5%)
Two or More
90 (10.5%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Covington Independent
Phone:	(859)655-9545
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	712
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 229

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 227

Grade 12 177