Oak Mountain High School

5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242

www.shelbyboe.k12.al.us/schools/omhs/index.html

1,561 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,561

Total Students

85.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,170
Hispanic	139
Black	162
Asian	66
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,170 (75.0 %)
Black
162 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
139 (8.9 %)
Asian
66 (4.2 %)
Two or More
20 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-5200
Website:	http://www.shelbyboe.k12.al.us/schools/omhs/index.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 400

Grade 10 426

Grade 11 388

Grade 12 347