South Oldham High School
Tel:
(502)241-6681
- South Oldham High School serves 1,338 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- South Oldham High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 24%.
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 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
- South Oldham High School's student population of 1,338 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Oldham High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,258 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Oldham High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #134 out of 1258 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 87% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oldham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crestwood Camden Station Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
1.6 miles
6401 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-1271 1.6 K-5 497 - 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 | 657 students
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6321 Highway 329 By-pass
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-1452 1.6 K-5 657 - Crestwood South Oldham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 786 students
1.6 miles
6403 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502)241-0320 1.6 6-8 786 - Louisville Chancey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 654 students
3.5 miles
4301 Murphy Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
(502)485-8387 3.5 PK-5 654
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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