South Oldham High School

South Oldham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5901 Veterans Memorial Pky,  Crestwood, KY
Oldham County Public Schools
3.8
5.0
1,267 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melissa Woosley
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
64.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
447:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
84.3%
Hispanic
6.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Black
2.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 494 Students
University of Louisville 367 Students
Western Kentucky University 254 Students
University of Cincinnati 160 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 124 Students
Bellarmine University 122 Students
Northern Kentucky University 101 Students
Murray State University 84 Students
Transylvania University 74 Students
Centre College 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Biology 93 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Nursing 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students
Finance 37 Students
Education 33 Students
Criminology 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 220 Reviews
3.0 Alum
3/12/2025
I moved to out to Oldham County after living in Louisville for most of my life. The first aspect I noticed was the lack of diversity. There's very little tolerance for people who didn't fit into this white, rich standard within the student body.
4.0 Senior
11/12/2024
South is a good school with a good community they have very good kind teachers and I've enjoyed this school very much. They have lots of activities and they have good sports programs. Some things I don't like is the lunches I want better food and more food.
4.0 Senior
7/29/2024
South Oldham has been a great experience for me through high school. I've had great teachers that make learning fun and you can tell they really care about the kids and love their job. My mom and dad also graduated from South Oldham 24 and 27 years ago. I think it's pretty cool I get to graduate from the same school as they did!
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/19/2018
My son and daughter both graduated from SOHS. They LOVED it! Both took a lot of AP classes and both had great ACT scores. Tremendous school-spirit and rivalry but SOHS is the powerhouse in the county. Almost every sport goes to Ky State Tournament. Band is award winning. Many opportunities for leade...
5.0 parent
9/10/2013
My son just graduated in June 2013 from SOHS. It was rated by US News & World Report as the #2 school in Kentucky. (#1 was DuPont Manual which is a magnet school in Jefferson County that gets to hand pick its students.) SOHS on the other hand is a true public school that offers an incredible number...
5.0 other
6/10/2010
As a former alumni of the second graduating class, we have always been excellent! We have always had great teachers and great staff.

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South Oldham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Crestwood, KY, in the Crestwood neighborhood, and is served by the Oldham County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 1,267 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. South Oldham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $529,062. Discover additional schools in the area, like Creative and Performing Arts, Oldham County High School, Jubilee Academy, and more. Learn more about what Crestwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Oldham High School.

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