Covington Holmes Junior/Senior High School in Covington , Kentucky , is the oldest public high school in Kentucky, founded as Covington Central High in 1853. It is a vital part of the Covington Independent Public Schools .
12-510: Its boundary includes much of Covington (to the north) and portions of Kenton Vale and Fort Wright . The original school started with 22 students. In 1919 the school moved to the mansion Holmesdale, built by Daniel Henry Holmes , who owned retail stores in Covington and New Orleans . Holmesdale was a 32-room mansion built on about 17 acres (69,000 m). It was sold in 1919 by the Holmes family to
24-451: A total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 156 people, 57 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,694.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,040.4/km ). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 1,019.1 per square mile (393.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White . There were 57 households, out of which 28.1% had children under
36-510: Is a home rule-class city in Kenton County , Kentucky , in the United States. The population was 105 at the 2020 census . Kenton Vale consists of only one subdivision and a cemetery branching off Madison Pike ( Kentucky Route 17 ). The subdivision was named for the county, which in turn was named for explorer and pioneer Simon Kenton . There is only one way in and out of the city: through
48-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
60-533: The Covington Board of Education for $ 50,000. The site is now part of the Holmes High School campus. Holmesdale was used for a school cafeteria for a time, but was torn down in 1936 to make way for an administration building. Holmes is currently seven-year school, educating students from grades 6 through 12. The new name of the middle school is Holmes Middle School. The two schools act as separate entities on
72-419: The age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under
84-461: The age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 43,750, and the median income for a family was $ 50,625. Males had a median income of $ 30,625 versus $ 23,125 for females. The per capita income for
96-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
108-553: The city was $ 19,540. About 1.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. Some of Kenton Vale in the Kenton County School District , while other parts are in the Covington Independent School District . Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
120-479: The intersection of Kuhrs Lane and Madison Pike. Incorporated by the state legislature in 1949, the city was primarily created to keep Covington from annexing homes in the area. Kenton Vale is located at 39°3′5″N 84°31′12″W / 39.05139°N 84.52000°W / 39.05139; -84.52000 (39.051491, -84.520079). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has
132-667: The same campus. The school offers a wide range of programs, including the International Baccalaureate program, the Advanced Placement program, and, until recently, technical and vocational courses. Its distinguished graduates include the mathematician Carl Faith , nuclear scientist Dick Lewis , Staples CEO Ron Sargent , Major League Baseball umpire Randy Marsh . In 2009, the Holmes Bulldogs basketball team (boys) won its first state title. A prior iteration of
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#1733125528582144-546: The school district saw Two Rivers Middle School (525 Scott St.) centrally educating Covington's 6th and 7th grade students from the mid-2000s to the mid-2010s. Prior to that, Holmes Junior High School centrally educated Covington's 7th and 8th grade students in the same buildings as today's Holmes Middle School, with 9th-12th grades operated next door as Holmes Senior High School. 39°3′40″N 84°30′6″W / 39.06111°N 84.50167°W / 39.06111; -84.50167 Kenton Vale, Kentucky Kenton Vale
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