OOLTEWAH HIGH SCHOOL
Ooltewah High School is a public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Ooltewah, TN with about 1,556 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Ooltewah High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Ooltewah High School, located in the suburban community of Ooltewah, Tennessee, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Hamilton County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, ranging from standard college-preparatory coursework to Advanced Placement (AP) classes and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.
Beyond the classroom, Ooltewah High School maintains a robust extracurricular program that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and numerous academic clubs and organizations. The school is well-regarded for its strong "Owl" school spirit and long-standing traditions, which play a central role in student life. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with an active social and athletic culture, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact Ooltewah High School at (423) 238-5221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-5221
OOLTEWAH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ooltewah, TN with about 1,556 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 1,556
- Teachers:
- 80.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 1,556 students
- White
- 62.6%
- Black or African American
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.