Owensboro High School

1,342 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.

1,342

Total Students

80.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owensboro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	748
Hispanic	209
Black	177
Asian	39
Two or More	166
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
748 (55.7%)
Hispanic
209 (15.6%)
Black
177 (13.2%)
Two or More
166 (12.4%)
Asian
39 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (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:	1,342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 9 396

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 291

Grade 12 334

Ungraded 1