Enrollment
1,547
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210453001125
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oldham County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oldham County High School
Oldham County High School is a large high school in La Grange, Kentucky, enrolling 1,547 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, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,547 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oldham County also operates South Oldham High School (1,304 students) and North Oldham High School (948 students) alongside Oldham County 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 Oldham County High School compares
Oldham County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes Oldham County 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 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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~1,547 students)
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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.
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 50/100 (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).
Is Oldham County High School a good school?
Oldham County High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 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.
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