At a glance
Reported students
1,547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
570
Oldham County High School: 1,547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
21.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,639
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.1:1
What the reported data says about Oldham County High School
Oldham County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in La Grange. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Oldham County. NCES reports 1,547 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oldham County High School
- 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black2.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oldham County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Oldham High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,304 reported students
North Oldham High School
High · Grades 09–12
948 reported students
Liberty Academy
High · Grades 06–12
72 reported students
Buckner High School
High · Grades 06–12
50 reported students
The Robert L. Arvin Education Center
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Creative and Performing Arts
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Oldham County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner High School High · Oldham County | 06–12 | 50 | 0.2 mi |
| The Robert L. Arvin Education Center High · Oldham County | 11–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Liberty Academy High · Oldham County | 06–12 | 72 | 3.6 mi |
| South Oldham High School High · Oldham County | 09–12 | 1,304 | 4.2 mi |
| Creative and Performing Arts High · Oldham County | 09–12 | 0 | 4.8 mi |
| North Oldham High School High · Oldham County | 09–12 | 948 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oldham County High School
What grades does Oldham County High School serve?
Oldham County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oldham County.
How many students attend Oldham County High School?
Oldham County High School reported 1,547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,639 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oldham County High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 1,547 students and 72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oldham County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oldham County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oldham County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oldham County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oldham County High School in?
Oldham County High School is part of Oldham County, based in Buckner, KY, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oldham County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buckner High School (0.2 mi), The Robert L. Arvin Education Center (0.3 mi), Liberty Academy (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.