School Overview
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.
1,266
Total Students
78.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ooltewah High School
Demographic Student Count
White702
Hispanic234
Black202
Asian32
Two or More96
  • White
    702 (55.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    234 (18.5 %)
  • Black
    202 (16.0 %)
  • Two or More
    96 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    32 (2.5 %)
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: Yes
District: Hamilton County
Phone: (423)498-6920
Website: http://ohs.hcde.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 339
Grade 10 327
Grade 11 288
Grade 12 312

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ooltewah High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9339
Grade 10327
Grade 11288
Grade 12312
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ooltewah High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female59146.7%
Male67553.3%