Below Average
#1023 of 1,284 schools in KY
Heritage Park High School
High School · Daviess County · Owensboro, KY
A Daviess County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3361 Buckland Square, Owensboro, KY 42301
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Heritage Park High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,285/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,010
Median home value
$180,600
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center for Academic ImprovementEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Apollo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,350 | Compare → |
| Owensboro Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Emerson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Daviess County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Park High School is listed in Daviess County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Park High School
Heritage Park High School is a public high school in Owensboro, KY, part of Daviess County, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Park High School
What grades does Heritage Park High School serve?
Heritage Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Heritage Park High School?
Heritage Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Park High School rank in KY?
Heritage Park High School ranks #1,023 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Heritage Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Park High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Park High School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heritage Park High School a charter school?
No, Heritage Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Park High School a Title I school?
No, Heritage Park High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Park High School?
77.5% of students at Heritage Park High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.4%
- Phone
- (270) 852-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42301)
- 45,399
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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