South Oldham High School
South Oldham High School serves 1,338 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 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
South 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
South Oldham High School's student population of 1,338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
3%
10%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
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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