Overview
Holmes High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Covington, Kentucky. The school enrolls 855 students. It is part of the Covington Independent district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kentucky state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCovington Independent
County21117
CityCovington
ZIP41014
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210135002049
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment855
White34.7%
Hispanic / Latino31.7%
Black / African American21.5%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races10.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)