Oak Ridge High School
Tel:
(916) 933-6980
Oak Ridge High School serves 2,457 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oak Ridge High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oak Ridge High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 2,457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 2,457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oak Ridge High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1163 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 68% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Dorado Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Ridge High School is Vista Del Lago High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rolling Hills Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Silva Valley Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Dorado Hills Silva Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
0.5 miles
3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767 0.5 K-5 503 - El Dorado Hills Rolling Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,012 student
1.4 miles
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290 1.4 6-8 1,012 - El Dorado Hills Jackson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 461 students
1.6 miles
2561 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828 1.6 K-5 461 - El Dorado Hills William Brooks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
1.6 miles
3610 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618 1.6 K-5 511 - El Dorado Hills Lakeview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 548 students
1.7 miles
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600 1.7 K-5 548
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