Covington Independent Public Schools

This article is about the school district in Covington, Kentucky. For the school district in Covington, Texas, see Covington Independent School District.

Covington Independent Public Schools
Address
25 East 7th Street
Covington
, Kentucky, 41011
United States
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPreK–12[1]
SuperintendentAlvin L. Garrison (2013–present)[2]
NCES District ID2101350[1]
Students and staff
Students4,073[1]
Teachers277.09[1]
Student–teacher ratio14.70[1]
Other information
Websitewww.covington.kyschools.us

Covington Independent Public Schools is an independent school district serving Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is one of four independent school districts in Kenton County. With about 4,073 students as of 2019, it is the largest independent school district in Kentucky. The district's only high school, Holmes Junior/Senior High School, is the oldest public high school in Kentucky. The district also operates an early childhood center, five elementary schools, and an adult education program.[3] With 914 employees, the district is Covington's fourth largest employer.[4]

It includes much of Covington (to the north) and portions of Kenton Vale and Fort Wright.[5]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Covington Independent". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Superintendent". Covington Independent Public Schools. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "About Us". Covington Independent Public Schools. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 (PDF). City of Covington, Kentucky. November 29, 2018. p. 132. Retrieved February 5, 2019.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Appendix B: Maps Of Independent School Districts In Operation In FY 2014-FY 2015 Using 2005 Tax District Boundaries – Covington ISD" (PDF). Research Report No. 415 – Kentucky's Independent School Districts: A Primer. Frankfort, KY: Office of Education Accountability, Legislative Research Commission. September 15, 2015. p. 100 (PDF p. 114).