High Schools in Covington Independent

The Covington Independent school district in Kentucky is home to two high schools: Holmes High School and Covington Adult High School. While Holmes High School has seen a slight improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years, it still ranks 248 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.9%. In contrast, Covington Adult High School is ranked 289 out of 291 Kentucky high schools and has a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 25.0%.

Academically, Holmes High School's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, including ACT English, Math, and Reading, as well as KSA Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7% of 11th-grade students at Holmes High School were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. Both schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, at 80.18% and 80%, respectively, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

While Holmes High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1, its high spending per student of $20,530 for the 2018-2019 school year suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its funding allocation and resource distribution to ensure that the available resources are being used effectively to improve student outcomes. The very low 4-year graduation rate at Covington Adult High School also raises questions about the school's effectiveness in supporting its students and helping them achieve academic success.