Serving 14 students in grades 7-12, Owensboro Day Treatment ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owensboro Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Owensboro Day Treatment's student population of 14 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Owensboro Day Treatment is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Owensboro Day Treatment often compared to?
Owensboro Day Treatmentis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owensboro Day Treatment?
The graduation rate of Owensboro Day Treatment is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Owensboro Day Treatment?
14 students attend Owensboro Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Owensboro Day Treatment students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owensboro Day Treatment?
Owensboro Day Treatment has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owensboro Day Treatment offer ?
Owensboro Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owensboro Day Treatment part of?
Owensboro Day Treatment is part of Daviess County School District.
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