Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, South Oldham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Oldham High School's student population of 1,341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South 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 South Oldham High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
11%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #81 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
1,341 students attend South Oldham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Oldham High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Oldham High School?
South Oldham High School has a student ration of 20:1, 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
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