Oak Ridge High School

School Overview
Oak Ridge High School, located at 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a cornerstone of the Oak Ridge School District, an area historically significant for its role in the Manhattan Project. The school serves a community deeply rooted in scientific research, engineering, and academic excellence. Given its location in a city famous for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the high school maintains a strong emphasis on STEM education and rigorous academic standards, often fostering a culture of high achievement and innovation among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic reputation, Oak Ridge High School is known for a robust extracurricular program that includes competitive athletic teams, acclaimed arts and music departments, and various student-led clubs. The school campus reflects a blend of traditional educational values and modern facilities designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success. With its unique historical context and proximity to national research institutions, the school provides students with a distinctive learning environment that prioritizes critical thinking, community involvement, and preparation for a globalized future.
1,587
Total Students
94.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Ridge High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,111
Hispanic160
Black179
Asian44
Two or More84
American Indian3
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    1,111 (70.0 %)
  • Black
    179 (11.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    160 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    84 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    44 (2.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
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: Oak Ridge
Phone: (865)425-9601
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 94.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 407
Grade 10 408
Grade 11 392
Grade 12 380

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oak Ridge High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9407
Grade 10408
Grade 11392
Grade 12380
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oak Ridge High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female78249.3%
Male80550.7%