Oak Mountain High School
Oak Mountain High School serves 1,572 students in grades 9-12.
Oak Mountain High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oak Mountain High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Oak Mountain High School's student population of 1,572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oak Mountain High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Mountain High School is 0.38, 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 Testing Rank | #68 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Mountain High School is Spain Park High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Berry Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Mountain Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Oak Mountain Intermediate School Math: 70% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 4-5 | 711 students10
0.3 miles
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220 0.3 4-5 711 - Birmingham Berry Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,179 student10
1.8 miles
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000 1.8 6-8 1,179 - Birmingham Spain Park High School Math: 71% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,626 student10
1.9 miles
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400 1.9 9-12 1,626 - Chelsea Chelsea High School Math: 64% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,235 student10
3.6 miles
10510 Highway 11
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200 3.6 9-12 1,235 - Birmingham Rocky Ridge Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 565 students10
3.6 miles
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900 3.6 K-5 565
School Reviews
| 1 A beyond terrible school that seeks to destroy any individualism your child has and forces them to conform to a braindead student body. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ass Dj |
| 5 This school is wonderful all around. It has a wide variety of programs such as offering a variety of AP classes, a strong sports program, and a strong music and drama program. It has wonderful facilities and is located in a great community with strong parental involvement. - Posted by Parent - mthom |
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