Oak Mountain High School

About Oak Mountain High School

Oak Mountain High School is a public high school located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is part of the Shelby County Schools system and serves grades 9-12. The school opened in 1972 and has a student population of around 2,000. The school is known for its strong academic programs, outstanding athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Oak Mountain High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual enrollment options. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities like robotics, drama, and debate. The school is also home to several sports teams, including football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
Oak Mountain High School has a strong tradition of excellence in academics and athletics. The school is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state and has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation.
Oak Mountain High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and prepare for college and beyond.

Address:	5476 Caldwell Mill Rd Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone:	(205) 682-5200
Site:	www.shelbyed.k12.al.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,531 students

Overview Oak Mountain High School

Oak Mountain High School serves 1,531 students in grades 9-12.
Oak Mountain High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Oak Mountain High School

Oak Mountain High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Oak Mountain High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.