Heritage Park High School

Summary:

Heritage Park High School is a public high school in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving 170 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Daviess County School District, which is ranked 61 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Heritage Park High School has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 44% statewide and 43% in the Daviess County district. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 77.8% is also significantly lower than the 98.4% rate at the higher-performing Daviess County High School and the 95.9% rate at Apollo High School, both within the same district.

One potential factor contributing to Heritage Park High School's academic challenges is its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.65% to 76.32% over the past few years. This is much higher than the 42.41% at Daviess County High School and 55.21% at Apollo High School. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 16.1, could be a potential strength that has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 852-7200

District: Daviess County

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

12.0%

African American:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heritage Park High School ranks worse than 93.1% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Daviess County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Heritage Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), Hispanic (12%), African American (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Park High School is 9.4, which is the 3^rd best among 4 high schools in the Daviess County School District. (See more...)

Compare Heritage Park High School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Park High School 270^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Heritage Park High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Daviess County:

SchoolDigger ranks Daviess County 61^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2013	3.90	273^rd	291	6.2%
2014	2.59	282^nd	290	2.8%
2015	4.28	275^th	295	6.8%
2016	4.55	257^th	288	10.8%
2017	5.40	256^th	287	10.8%
2018	2.83	263^rd	271	3.0%
2019	4.66	266^th	285	6.7%
2021	4.32	259^th	267	3.0%
2022	3.32	266^th	271	1.8%
2023	6.33	255^th	276	7.6%
2024	5.83	270^th	290	6.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.46	221^st	226	2.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	1.49	229^th	232	1.3%
2019	4.88	240^th	254	5.5%
2021	3.39	234^th	234	0.0%
2022	4.48	260^th	266	2.3%
2023	6.27	258^th	272	5.1%
2024	6.44	261^st	274	4.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	1.16	234^th	234	0.0%
2019	2.10	242^nd	249	2.8%
2021	5.36	226^th	236	4.2%
2022	2.36	248^th	252	1.6%
2023	13.20	224^th	253	11.5%
2024	7.01	241^st	261	7.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	1.65	233^rd	237	1.7%
2019	3.37	246^th	251	2.0%
2021	2.76	234^th	238	1.7%
2022	3.95	247^th	257	3.9%
2023	7.51	243^rd	259	6.2%
2024	5.53	251^st	262	4.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.81	111^th	114	2.6%

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Rank History for White students at Heritage Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	1.83	215^th	219	1.8%
2021	2.27	203^rd	203	0.0%
2022	1.86	260^th	260	0.0%
2023	4.09	254^th	264	3.8%
2024	3.62	265^th	273	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage Park High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	68	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1998	133	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1999	140	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	146
2000	156	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2001	147	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2002	144	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2003	144	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2004	143	9	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2005	130	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2006	130	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2007	124	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2008	136	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	148
2009	156	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	163
2010	126	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	135
2011	111	8	0	0	1	0	2	0	122
2012	107	4	0	3	1	0	0	0	115
2013	101	5	0	2	0	0	4	0	112
2014	89	3	0	5	0	0	6	0	103
2015	102	7	0	4	0	0	6	0	119
2016	147	5	0	2	0	0	7	0	161
2017	130	8	0	4	0	0	7	0	149
2018	151	10	0	2	0	0	7	0	170
2019	158	10	0	5	0	0	10	0	183
2020	201	13	0	11	0	0	9	0	234
2021	162	10	1	9	1	0	7	0	190
2022	207	13	0	20	0	0	19	0	259
2023	126	6	2	24	1	1	10	0	170
2024	100	10	3	17	1	1	10	0	142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heritage Park High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	69	5.0	13.8	n/a
1998	138	4.0	34.5	n/a
1999	146	3.9	37.4	0
2000	163	5.0	32.6	0
2001	152	7.0	21.7	0
2002	150	9.0	16.7	0
2003	150	9.0	16.7	0
2004	154	7.0	22.0	n/a
2005	138	8.0	17.3	n/a
2006	138	8.0	17.3	28.3
2007	133	10.0	13.3	61.7
2008	148	10.0	14.8	22.1
2009	163	11.0	14.8	59.4
2010	135	9.0	15.0	71.2
2011	122	10.6	11.4	77.9
2012	115	11.1	10.3	72.2
2013	112	10.1	11.0	75.9
2014	103	11.1	9.2	79.6
2015	119	11.0	10.8	73.1
2016	161	12.0	13.4	70.8
2017	149	17.0	8.7	76.5
2018	170	16.0	10.6	87.1
2019	183	16.0	11.4	72.1
2020	234	16.0	14.6	56.8
2021	190	16.0	11.8	76.3
2022	259	16.0	16.1	76.1
2023	170	15.0	11.3	67.6
2024	142	15.0	9.4	77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heritage Park High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	69	5.0	13.8	n/a
1998	138	4.0	34.5	n/a
1999	146	3.9	37.4	0
2000	163	5.0	32.6	0
2001	152	7.0	21.7	0
2002	150	9.0	16.7	0
2003	150	9.0	16.7	0
2004	154	7.0	22.0	n/a
2005	138	8.0	17.3	n/a
2006	138	8.0	17.3	28.3
2007	133	10.0	13.3	61.7
2008	148	10.0	14.8	22.1
2009	163	11.0	14.8	59.4
2010	135	9.0	15.0	71.2
2011	122	10.6	11.4	77.9
2012	115	11.1	10.3	72.2
2013	112	10.1	11.0	75.9
2014	103	11.1	9.2	79.6
2015	119	11.0	10.8	73.1
2016	161	12.0	13.4	70.8
2017	149	17.0	8.7	76.5
2018	170	16.0	10.6	87.1
2019	183	16.0	11.4	72.1
2020	234	16.0	14.6	56.8
2021	190	16.0	11.8	76.3
2022	259	16.0	16.1	76.1
2023	170	15.0	11.3	67.6
2024	142	15.0	9.4	77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 266^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 255^th of 276 High schools	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	183	170	7.1%
African American	10	6	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	5	24	380%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	158	126	20.3%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	67.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Heritage Park High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Heritage Park High School	Public	9-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	142	15	9.4	77.5%	100 (70.4%)	10 (7.0%)	17 (12.0%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (7.0%)	5.8	270^th of 290 public high schools	6.9%		6.3	255^th of 276 public high schools	7.6%	15				5.0	10.0	12.0	7.0	15.0
The Center for Academic Improvement	Public	6-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	24	1	24.0	87.5%	16 (66.7%)	2 (8.3%)	5 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Apollo High School	Public	9-12	2280 Tamarack Road	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7100	1,350	80	16.8	57.6%	993 (73.6%)	72 (5.3%)	134 (9.9%)	85 (6.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.7%)	50.8	135^th of 290 public high schools	53.4%		58.4	93^rd of 276 public high schools	66.3%	42	36.0	64.0	34.0	28.0	45.0	41.0	27.0	36.0	$24,364	$763	$512	$1,275	$9,291	$2,263	$11,554
Owensboro Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	2631 S Griffith Avenue	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1000	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Emerson Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	1335 W 11th Street	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 686-1087	98	10	9.6	92.9%	54 (55.1%)	20 (20.4%)	8 (8.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.3%)	2.7	286^th of 290 public high schools	1.4%		9.9	243^rd of 276 public high schools	12.0%	43						0.0	0.0	0.0
Owensboro High School	Public	9-12	1800 Frederica St	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1110	1,329	87	15.3	66.9%	742 (55.8%)	190 (14.3%)	200 (15.0%)	42 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (11.6%)	45.9	149^th of 290 public high schools	48.6%		44.6	154^th of 276 public high schools	44.2%	5	35.0	41.0	42.0	29.0	42.0	41.0	24.0	42.0	$16,523	$1,688	$577	$2,265	$10,255	$1,629	$11,884
Daviess County High School	Public	9-12	4255 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7300	1,694	90	18.8	46.0%	1,428 (84.3%)	41 (2.4%)	106 (6.3%)	60 (3.5%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.2%)	76.5	42^nd of 290 public high schools	85.5%		76.2	37^th of 276 public high schools	86.6%	5	44.0	57.0	63.0	43.0	59.0	51.0	31.0	46.0	$13,397	$759	$521	$1,280	$8,730	$2,318	$11,048
Valley High School	Public	9-12	1000 Industrial Dr.	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 689-6773	9	1	9.0	55.6%	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1622 Southeastern Parkway	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(270) 852-7000	91	0		68.1%	68 (74.7%)	6 (6.6%)	7 (7.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.9%)	3.8	280^th of 290 public high schools	3.4%					(n/a)		24.0				6.0	0.0	0.0
Owensboro Day Treatment	Public	7-12	3108 Fairview Drive	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 687-7247	14	3	4.6	78.6%	10 (71.4%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Park High School

Is Heritage Park High School a good school?

Heritage Park High School ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Kentucky high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Heritage Park High School?

Students at Heritage Park High School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Heritage Park High School in?

Daviess County

How many students attend Heritage Park High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Heritage Park High School.

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