Oak Mountain High School is a four-year public high school in the northern Shelby County suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama. It is part of Shelby County School Schools.
Serving 1,648 students in grades 9-12, Oak Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Mountain High School serves the northwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 21.9 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Mountain High School's student population of 1,648 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,648 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Mountain High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Oak Mountain Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Mountain High School's ranking?
Oak Mountain High School is ranked #232 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Mountain High School often compared to?
Oak Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea High School, Spain Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Mountain High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oak Mountain High School?
1,648 students attend Oak Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Oak Mountain High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Mountain High School?
Oak Mountain High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Mountain High School offer ?
Oak Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Mountain High School part of?
Oak Mountain High School is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
1 10/10/2025
A beyond terrible school that seeks to destroy any individualism your child has and forces them to conform to a braindead student body.
5 10/10/2025
Phenomenal school!
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![Oak Mountain High School Band - The [OFFICIAL] 2025 Halftime Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W8CpSpbg7e0/0.jpg "The Oak Mountain High School \"Spirit of Cahaba\" Marching Band's 2025 Halftime Show is \"We the People: A Celebration of 250 Years of America\"! This show features classics from \"America's Songbook\" as well as modern day classics including \"America the Beautiful\", \"My Country 'Tis of Thee\", Gershwin's \"Rhapsody in Blue\", \"American Salute\", Bernstein's \"West Side Story\", Marvel's \"Captain America March\", and John Williams' \"Summon the Heroes\".
For the first time ever the show incorporates a dazzling wireless mobile LED light show that accompanies the many \"icons\" built into the marching drill. These icons include the American Shield, the Captain America Shield, the United States of American Outline, and the American Flag Finale including the firing of the Spirit of Cahaba's Cannon!
The results for the marching season were amazing as well....for the first time in school history with the largest Band in school history, the Band earned Best In Class/First Place honors in every standard adjudicated caption (Drum Major, Majorette, Color Guard, Dance, and Percussion) as well as Top Honors at each of the three competitions. These results are included at the end of the video! This video was captured October 4, 2025 at the Lake Martin Invitational and was chosen by the Directors to best represent the marching season.
Disclaimer - I volunteer as band videographer. I would kindly direct you to www.oakmountainband.com for all official information about the band and to contact the directors if needed. I also would encourage you to follow the band on all socials at (oakmountainband).
I kindly encourage you to subscribe and follow my channel for more content like this.
The gear used to capture and edit this video was the Canon XF-405, two Tascam Portacapture X8 32-bit float audio recorders and Shure PGA81 mics using Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro on a Mac!")
![Oak Mountain High School Band - The [OFFICIAL] 2024 Halftime Show](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ycKax9136P4/0.jpg "The Oak Mountain High School \"Spirit of Cahaba\" Marching Band's 2024 Halftime Show \"Imagine - Music of Dreams and Fantasy\" carried the audience on a mystical and magical journey where dreams and fantasy come alive! This year's show features selections from Disney's \"Fantasmic\", \"How to Train Your Dragon\", \"Willy Wonka\", Stravinsky's \"FIrebird\", and \"Sorcerer's Apprentice\"!
The Band earned All Superiors in All Captions at its three marching competitions this season including the Lake Martin Invitational on October 5, 2024 (Best In Class Drum Majors, Color Guard, Majorettes, Percussion and Band - Including the Highest Marching and Music Scores and Highest Overall Score of the Competition), the Pell City Marching Festival on October 19, 2024 (Best in Class Majorettes and Color Guard, Ronny White Award for Highest Music Score) and the Trussville Marching Invitational on October 26, 2024 (Best in Class Majorettes and Percussion).
This video captures the performance at the Trussville Marching Invitational on October 26, 2024 and was chosen by the Directors to best showcase the band's performances this season.
Disclaimer - I volunteer as band videographer. I would kindly direct you to www.oakmountainband.com for all official information about the band and to contact the directors if needed. I also would encourage you to follow the band on all socials at (oakmountainband).
I kindly encourage you to subscribe and follow my channel for more content like this.
This video was captured using three Canon XF405 cameras in 4K and edited on a Mac using Adobe Premiere Pro 2024. The audio was mastered by Jason Sears.")
