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Oak Mountain High School

5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,561 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in AL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Oak Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oak Mountain High School's student population of 1,561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Oak Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Mountain High School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#209 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Mountain High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oak Mountain High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oak Mountain High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Mountain High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oak Mountain High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Mountain High School's ranking?
Oak Mountain High School is ranked #209 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Mountain High School often compared to?
Oak Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea High School, Spain Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Mountain High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Oak Mountain High School?
1,561 students attend Oak Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Oak Mountain High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Mountain High School?
Oak Mountain High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Mountain High School offer ?
Oak Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Mountain High School part of?
Oak Mountain High School is part of Shelby County School District.

School Reviews
5   8/25/2023
Phenomenal school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - K
1   10/20/2020
A beyond terrible school that seeks to destroy any individualism your child has and forces them to conform to a braindead student body.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ass Dj
5   2/23/2009
This school is wonderful all around. It has a wide variety of programs such as offering a variety of AP classes, a strong sports program, and a strong music and drama program. It has wonderful facilities and is located in a great community with strong parental involvement.
- Posted by Parent - mthom

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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