Oakman High School serves 330 students in grades 9-12.
Oakman 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakman High School's student population of 330 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakman High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oakman High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakman High School's ranking?
Oakman High School is ranked #1140 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oakman High School often compared to?
Oakman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakman High School?
The graduation rate of Oakman High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oakman High School?
330 students attend Oakman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Oakman High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakman High School?
Oakman High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Oakman High School offer ?
Oakman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakman High School part of?
Oakman High School is part of Walker County School District.
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