Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Oakman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakman High School's student population of 330 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakman High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakman High School's ranking?
Oakman High School is ranked #1153 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oakman High School often compared to?
Oakman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry High School, Jasper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakman High School?
The graduation rate of Oakman High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Oakman High School?
330 students attend Oakman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Oakman High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakman High School?
Oakman High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Oakman High School offer ?
Oakman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakman High School part of?
Oakman High School is part of Walker County School District.
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