High Schools in Owensboro Independent

The Owensboro Independent school district in Kentucky is home to two high schools: Owensboro High School and Emerson Academy. While Owensboro High School is the stronger-performing school, there is a significant gap in academic achievement between the two institutions.

Owensboro High School is ranked 149 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a 95.9% four-year graduation rate, with test scores generally below state averages but above the Owensboro Independent district average. In contrast, Emerson Academy is ranked 286 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and has a 0-star rating, with a much lower 60.4% four-year graduation rate and extremely low test scores well below the district and state averages.

The data suggests that the performance gap between the two schools may be influenced by factors such as resource allocation and socioeconomic status. Emerson Academy has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to Owensboro High School. Additionally, Owensboro High School has a higher student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may have more resources allocated to it, which could contribute to its better academic performance.