Owensboro Catholic High School

Owensboro Catholic Schools share in the mission of the Church in co-operation with families to provide a religious and academic education which prepares students to become responsible members of family, Church, and community.
We at Owensboro Catholic High School believe that each person is sacred and individual, and both called and destined by God for continued growth of all his or er faculties, abilities and awareness, both spiritually and material.
We believe, therefore, that it is the primary responsibility to become aware of his or her own worth and be inspired to seek fulfillment in all levels of his or her existence.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Owensboro Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
423 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Owensboro Catholic Schools share in the mission of the Church in co-operation with families to provide a religious and academic education which prepares students to become responsible members of family, Church, and community. We at Owensboro Catholic High School believe that each person is sacred and individual, and both called and destined by God for continued growth of all his or er faculties, abilities and awareness, both spiritually and material. We believe, therefore, that it is the primary responsibility to become aware of his or her own worth and be inspired to seek fulfillment in all levels of his or her existence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owensboro Catholic High School's ranking?
Owensboro Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Owensboro Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Owensboro Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KY School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,769 for elementary schools and $9,155 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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