Oak Grove High School
- Oak Grove High School serves 786 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Oak Grove High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 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
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Oak Grove High School's student population of 786 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 786 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Oak Grove High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #896 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 97% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Oak Grove High School is Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (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 | 523 students
0.2 miles
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-2450 0.2 PK-5 523 - Bessemer Concord Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 283 students
6.9 miles
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-3150 6.9 K-5 283 - Bessemer Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest 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 | 1,127 student
9.7 miles
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-4150 9.7 9-12 1,127 - Bessemer Hueytown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 936 students
9.8 miles
112 Forest Rd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205)379-4100 9.8 PK-5 936
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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