Daviess County High School

4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303

1,750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Daviess County High School (DCHS), located in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the surrounding community. As part of the Daviess County Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic achievement and extracurricular development. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, offering a diverse array of courses, including advanced placement (AP) programs, dual-credit options, and career-focused vocational training to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond the classroom, DCHS is deeply integrated into the local culture through a vibrant tradition of school spirit and athletics. The school hosts numerous clubs, performing arts programs, and competitive sports teams, which provide students with opportunities to build leadership skills and personal connections. With a focus on preparing well-rounded citizens, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to excel in their individual pursuits while contributing positively to the broader Owensboro community.

1,750

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daviess County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,478
Hispanic	107
Black	42
Asian	62
Two or More	58
American Indian	3

White
1,478 (84.5%)
Hispanic
107 (6.1%)
Asian
62 (3.5%)
Two or More
58 (3.3%)
Black
42 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Daviess County
Phone:	(270)852-7300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* 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 9 479

Grade 10 451

Grade 11 458

Grade 12 358

Ungraded 4