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#457 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 36% in state
Holmes High School
High School · Covington Independent · Covington, KY
A Covington Independent high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25th & Madison, Covington, KY 41014
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holmes High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holmes High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), 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
$56,148
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41014; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Covington Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Covington Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 503 | 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.
Covington Independent
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes High School is listed in Covington Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes High School
Holmes High School is a public high school in Covington, KY, part of Covington Independent, serving approximately 898 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes High School
What grades does Holmes High School serve?
Holmes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holmes High School?
Holmes High School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes High School rank in KY?
Holmes High School ranks #457 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Holmes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Holmes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holmes High School a charter school?
No, Holmes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes High School a Title I school?
No, Holmes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes High School?
81.8% of students at Holmes 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
- 898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (859) 655-9545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41014)
- 7,118
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 41014; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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