Oak Ridge High School

1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Oak Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Oak Ridge High School's student population of 1,517 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#690 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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10%
28%
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53%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
72%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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91%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #690 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School, Anderson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
1,517 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oak Ridge High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of Oak Ridge School District.

School Reviews

5   6/3/2022
I am a product of Oak Ridge Schools. I attended Woodland Elementary from the 3rd grade, Jefferson Middle, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. When I graduated, I was ranked as a sophomore in college and graduated from college with a 3.56 GPA. Oak Ridge is unlike any other school system. I lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 14 years. Kids in Memphis do not get off-campus lunch, do not have an orchestra, do not have foreign language options, tech track, etc. Growing up and graduating from Oak Ridge was a privilege. Compared to other school systems, you all get more resources than a lot of communities. Your school system is what you make it. Yes, you will have a lot of homework, and yes the teachers may act superior. But, how many educators are required to have Masters's degrees? In my current city, any old Bachelor's degree will do and so will 40 kids in a classroom. This city will graduate a kid who is workforce ready from the day they leave the school system. How do I know? I graduated with a Wild Cat, and everything I learned, I learned there. Y'all have a lot going for you, so make use of it! If you go to other parts of Tennessee, realize taking home a textbook isn't something some people can do. Access to STEM is something Memphis doesn't have. Education is a privilege, and I got more than I deserved from Oak Ridge City Schools.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - R.
4   7/24/2020
All of my children attended Oak Ridge schools.Now my grandchildren attend.Oak Ridge has great schools.During the ups and downs of life the staff at all the schools were very helpful.If the kids in your life attend Oak Ridge schools they will get a quality education IF they apply themselves and YOU as a parent do your part.
- Posted by Parent - Abagail
2   12/27/2018
This school is good if your child is talented and focused on a STEM career. If not, no good for your child. The teachers are arrogant. There is way too much homework - more than any other area school. All in the name of "being the best" regardless of how stressed the kids are. If your child is artistic or musical - forget it. Or if your child is on a 504 or IEP or needs extra help - forget it. They have put themselves in an itty bitty corner for one small group of kids because of the Manhattan Project legacy. This should be labeled as a specialty school.
- Posted by Parent - Mary
5   5/25/2009
An all-around quality school. Excellent teachers, kind people, plenty of opportunities in music/art, excellent sports coaches, and off-campus lunch for upperclassmen. Oak Ridge prepares its students for collegiate courses extremely well and presents a great learning environment for students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cmstb

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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