- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Grange, KY
Oldham County High School
Federal NCES profile for Oldham County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210453001125
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oldham County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,547
- students enrolled
Oldham County High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Oldham County High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210453001125 · La Grange, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,547 enr · 18.6:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Oldham High School (1,304 students)
Oldham County High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oldham County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- North Oldham M
North Oldham Middle School
720 students
What this shows Oldham County High School reports 1,547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oldham County High School compares
Oldham County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 24.2% | ▼ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,547
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Oldham County High School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oldham County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oldham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oldham Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oldham County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oldham County High School
How many students attend Oldham County High School?
Oldham County High School has 1,547 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Grange, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,656 (2022-23) → 1,634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oldham County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oldham County 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 Oldham County High School?
24.2% of students at Oldham County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oldham County High School?
The largest demographic group at Oldham County High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in La Grange, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oldham County High School?
Oldham County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Oldham County High School, Oldham County also operates South Oldham High School (1,304 students), North Oldham High School (948 students), and South Oldham Middle School (848 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.