Oak Grove High School
- Oak Grove High School serves 824 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Oak Grove High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Oak Grove High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 824 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oak Grove High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Grove High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #847 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 97% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Grove High School is Jefferson Co Couns And Learning Ctr-west (9.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Co Couns And Learning Ctr-west (9.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bessemer Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
0.2 miles
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-2450 0.2 PK-5 536 - Bessemer W E Donaldson Alternative School
4.1 miles
100 Warrior Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)436-3681 4.1 n/a n/a - Bessemer Concord Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 305 students
6.9 miles
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-3150 6.9 K-5 305 - Bessemer Jefferson Co Couns And Learning Ctr-west Alternative School
Grades: K-12
9.5 miles
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-4130 9.5 K-12 n/a - Bessemer Hueytown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1116 students
9.7 miles
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-4150 9.7 9-12 1116
School Reviews
| 5 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 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 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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