North Oldham High School is a public school that opened in 2003 to alleviate the overcrowding at Oldham County High School and South Oldham High School. The school is on the North Oldham Campus in Goshen, Kentucky, alongside North Oldham Middle School and Harmony Elementary School.
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, North Oldham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Oldham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Oldham High School's student population of 983 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Teal █, black █
School Rankings
North Oldham High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Oldham High School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Oldham High School's ranking?
North Oldham High School is ranked #65 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are North Oldham High School often compared to?
North Oldham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Oldham High School, Oldham County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Oldham High School?
The graduation rate of North Oldham High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Oldham High School?
983 students attend North Oldham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Oldham High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Oldham High School?
North Oldham High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Oldham High School offer ?
North Oldham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Oldham High School part of?
North Oldham High School is part of Oldham County School District.
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