Chelsea High School vs. Oak Mountain High School
Should I attend Chelsea High School or Oak Mountain High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Oak Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,433 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,540 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,433 students
1,540 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#184 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
373
411
Grade 10 Students
378
380
Grade 11 Students
362
351
Grade 12 Students
320
398
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
83%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
