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South Oldham High School

5901 Veteran's Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014

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Top 20%

Tel: (502) 241-6681

www.oldham.kyschools.us

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South Oldham High School serves 1,340 students in grades 9-12.

South Oldham High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Oldham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

South Oldham High School's student population of 1,340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,340 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

69 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

South Oldham High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of South Oldham High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#129 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of South Oldham High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Oldham High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

68%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Oldham High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Oldham High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

85%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in South Oldham High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of South Oldham High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥99%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of South Oldham High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Oldham High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Oldham County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Oldham High School's ranking?

South Oldham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What schools are South Oldham High School often compared to?

South Oldham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North 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?

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of South Oldham High School?

The graduation rate of South Oldham High School is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend South Oldham High School?

1,340 students attend South Oldham High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of South Oldham High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Oldham High School?

South Oldham High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does South Oldham High School offer ?

South Oldham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is South Oldham High School part of?

South Oldham High School is part of Oldham County School District.

School Reviews

5 5/9/2017

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education