OAK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Oak Mountain High School is a public high school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 1,572 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 89 teachers, Oak Mountain High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oak Mountain High School, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Shelby County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual-enrollment opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, supported by a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations.
Beyond its academic and extracurricular achievements, Oak Mountain High School prides itself on cultivating a supportive and inclusive community. The school emphasizes character development and prepares its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. With its focus on innovation and student engagement, Oak Mountain remains a focal point of the local community, consistently striving to maintain high standards of teaching and learning in the greater Birmingham area.
For more information, contact Oak Mountain High School at (205) 682-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
OAK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Birmingham, AL with about 1,572 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 1,572
- Teachers:
- 89
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,572 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.