About This School
Owensboro High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Kentucky in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Owensboro High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2006, Owensboro High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Kentucky average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Owensboro High School's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate High School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Kentucky Technical - Owensboro Campus 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Maximilian Montessori Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Owensboro Catholic High School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Seven Hills Alternative School 1.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Owensboro Independent School District
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Contact
Owensboro High School1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
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Test Scores
About the KCCT
What is it?
The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
About the KCCT
What is it?
The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies and arts & humanities; grades 4, 7 and 10 are assessed in practical living/vocational studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Arts and Humanities Academic Index
Math Academic Index
Practical Living and Vocational Studies Academic Index
Reading Academic Index
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Social Studies Academic Index
Writing Academic Index
Average Composite Score
Average English Score
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Arts and Humanities Academic Index
Math Academic Index
Practical Living and Vocational Studies Academic Index
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TestRating
7 out of 10
Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 998Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Owensboro High School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Kentucky had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Owensboro High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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