Ooltewah High School vs. East Hamilton High School
Should I attend Ooltewah High School or East Hamilton 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
Ooltewah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
East Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Ooltewah High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,193 students in grades 9-12, East Hamilton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,234 students
1,193 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#561 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
329
388
Grade 10 Students
305
278
Grade 11 Students
273
285
Grade 12 Students
327
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
57%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%