Enrollment
948
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goshen, KY
North Oldham High School
Federal NCES profile for North Oldham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210453001953
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Oldham High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Oldham High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Oldham High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Goshen, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Oldham High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Oldham High School
North Oldham High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Goshen, Kentucky, enrolling 948 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Kentucky schools and 22% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 948 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside North Oldham High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Oldham High School compares
North Oldham High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 82% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, North Oldham High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes North Oldham High School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Oldham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oldham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Oldham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~948 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Oldham High School
How many students attend North Oldham High School?
North Oldham High School has 948 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goshen, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Oldham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Oldham High School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Oldham High School?
10.6% of students at North Oldham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Oldham High School?
The largest demographic group at North Oldham High School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Goshen, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Oldham High School?
North Oldham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Oldham High School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, North Oldham High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Goshen, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is North Oldham High School a good school?
North Oldham High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides North Oldham High School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and South Oldham Middle School (848 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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