Oak Grove High School

9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 800 students in grades 6-12, Oak Grove 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 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Grove High School's student population of 800 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
800 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove High School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#983 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
24%
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29%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
94%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Oak Grove High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Oak Grove High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove High School's ranking?
Oak Grove High School is ranked #983 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
800 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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School Reviews

5   7/12/2013
I loved this school and my children now go to it my thoughts return still cheating the red and white Go Tigers!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brand
5   7/16/2011
I graduated from OG in 2000. I did not play sports, band, or anything else. Just did well in academics and was a shy person. However, i did fit in and loved this school. Even, begged my parents to never move until i graduted :-). I think the teachers were very involved especially if a student needed help. I liked the community as well. Didnt have many worries there.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kewil
2   1/27/2010
If you were not born here, you will not fit in to well, unless your child is extremely good at sports!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cecil

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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