Serving 317 students in grades 6-12, Owsley County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Owsley County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owsley County High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Owsley County High School is ranked #798 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owsley County High School?
The graduation rate of Owsley County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Owsley County High School?
317 students attend Owsley County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Owsley County High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owsley County High School?
Owsley County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owsley County High School offer ?
Owsley County High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Owsley County High School part of?
I am a student at OCHS and I can say that this is a very good school. There are some setbacks with both teachers and students and how they approach each other and conflicts. There are some adults here that I truly trust with my problems, I know that they will try to help me make good decisions even if I don't see it at the time. I recommend coming to this school because even if you've done bad things, they give you a second chance here, especially if you work with them to improve yourself.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Cat
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