Oak Mountain High School
- Oak Mountain High School serves 1,572 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Oak Mountain High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Mountain High School is 0.36, 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 (16-17) | #223 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Oak Mountain Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 711 students
0.3 miles
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205)682-5220 0.3 4-5 711 - Birmingham Berry Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1179 students
1.8 miles
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205)439-2000 1.8 6-8 1179 - Birmingham Spain Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1626 students
1.9 miles
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205)439-1400 1.9 9-12 1626 - Chelsea Chelsea High School Grades: 9-12 | 1235 students
3.6 miles
10510 Highway 11
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205)682-7200 3.6 9-12 1235 - Birmingham Rocky Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 565 students
3.6 miles
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205)439-2900 3.6 K-5 565
School Reviews
| 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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