South Oldham High School
5901 Veterans Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Crestwood, KY 40014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(502)241-6681
- South Oldham High School serves 1,288 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- South Oldham High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 22%.
Top Placements
South Oldham High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- South Oldham High School's student population of 1,288 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,288 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Oldham High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Oldham High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #91 out of 1,251 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 4% | 11% |
| White | 89% | 78% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oldham County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Oldham High School is Oldham County High School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Oldham Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Camden Station Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crestwood Camden Station Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 476 students
1.6 miles
6401 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-1271 1.6 K-5 476 - Crestwood Crestwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 563 students
1.6 miles
6500 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-8401 1.6 K-5 563 - Crestwood Kenwood Station Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 623 students
1.6 miles
6321 Highway 329 By-pass
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-1452 1.6 K-5 623 - Crestwood South Oldham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 731 students
1.6 miles
6403 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-0320 1.6 6-8 731 - Louisville Chancey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 733 students
3.5 miles
4301 Murphy Ln
Louisville, KY 40241
(502)485-8387 3.5 PK-5 733
School Reviews
| 5 Staff that cares. Students that want to learn. Community that supports....This school creates community, and involves themselves in more than just classroom learning! Strong foundations creating strong relationships. - Posted by Parent - DragonMom |
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