Oak Mountain High School vs. Chelsea High School
Should I attend Oak Mountain High School or Chelsea 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
Oak Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,540 students
1,433 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#348 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
411
373
Grade 10 Students
380
378
Grade 11 Students
351
362
Grade 12 Students
398
320
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
76%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%