B+
Above Average
82/100

Owensboro High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1800 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 45% · Math 33% proficient · 64th percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
B+
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
1,329
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%64/100reading 62nd percentile, math 66th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%69/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−6 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−9 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+8 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%37%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts62nd percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading +1 pts, math +0 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +19 pts, math +7 pts83rd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%15%reading +13 pts, math -15 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1800 Frederica St
City Owensboro
ZIP Code 42301
District 2104590
NCES School ID 210459001136
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42301

Understanding the community around Owensboro High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,478
Per Capita Income $31,386
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,300
Median Rent $872
Owner-Occupied 63.2%
Renter-Occupied 36.8%
View full data for ZIP 42301 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Owensboro High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.8%
Hispanic/Latino 15.1%
Black 14.3%
Two or More Races 11.6%
Asian 3.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,329
Teachers (FTE) 86.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Owensboro High School?
Owensboro High School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Owensboro High School?
Owensboro High School has 1,329 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Owensboro High School serve?
Owensboro High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Owensboro High School receive per student?
Owensboro High School receives $17,055 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Owensboro High School in 42301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,663
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,287
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
36.8%

Other Schools in 42301

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026