South Oldham High School

5901 Veteran's Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014

1,304 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Oldham High School, located in Crestwood, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Oldham County school district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, offering a diverse curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust elective programs. The campus culture is heavily focused on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that path leads to higher education or specialized career fields.

Beyond its academic reputation, South Oldham is highly regarded for its active and competitive extracurricular environment. The "Dragons" take great pride in their athletics, performing consistently well in regional and state competitions, alongside a thriving arts program that includes award-winning band, choral, and theater departments. With a supportive community atmosphere and a dedication to student well-roundedness, the school remains a focal point of the Crestwood area, emphasizing both personal character development and scholastic achievement for its student body.

1,304

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Oldham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,085
Hispanic	106
Black	35
Asian	17
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
1,085 (83.2%)
Hispanic
106 (8.1%)
Two or More
60 (4.6%)
Black
35 (2.7%)
Asian
17 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oldham County
Phone:	(502)241-6681
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 357

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 301

Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Oldham High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	357
Grade 10	286
Grade 11	356
Grade 12	301
Ungraded	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Oldham High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	631	48.4%
Male	673	51.6%

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