Oak Grove High School is a combined middle school and high school. Its location is fifteen miles northwest of downtown Bessemer, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. It is physically located in the unincorporated community of Oak Grove for which the school is named.
Serving 732 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 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Grove High School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Rankings
Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
4%
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove High School's ranking?
Oak Grove High School is ranked #796 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Grove High School often compared to?
Oak Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 88%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
732 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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!
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.
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!
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