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Owensboro Catholic High School

1524 W Parrish Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301

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Tel: (270) 684-3215

ochs.owensborocatholic.org

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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)

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1951

Colors

White, Green

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Student Body

Total Students

423 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

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

Online Application

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)

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

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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 $8,842 for elementary schools and $9,294 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).