Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Opp High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Opp High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Opp, AL, encompassing approximately 24.6 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Opp High School's student population of 396 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Build the Future
School Rankings
Opp High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opp 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
#826 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opp High School's ranking?
Opp High School is ranked #826 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opp High School often compared to?
Opp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn High School, Pleasant Home School, Andalusia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opp High School?
The graduation rate of Opp High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Opp High School?
396 students attend Opp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Opp High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opp High School?
Opp High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opp High School offer ?
Opp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Opp High School part of?
Opp High School is part of Opp City School District.
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