Oak Grove High School

Summary:

Oak Grove High School is a public high school located in Bessemer, Alabama, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 744 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 97 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Grove High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.62%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have much more diverse student populations. The school generally performs better than the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages in English and Science assessments, but significantly underperforms in Mathematics assessments across all grade levels. Additionally, Oak Grove High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.62% to 53.36% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, the school's spending per student, at $9,230, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools, such as McAdory High School, Pleasant Grove High School, and Hueytown High School.

The key findings about Oak Grove High School suggest that the school faces unique challenges, including declining academic performance, racial disparities in academic achievement, and potential socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student outcomes. While the school's predominantly white student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio are notable, the academic performance of its white students is significantly lower than the state average, indicating potential issues with equity and access to quality education. These insights highlight the need for a deeper examination of the Jefferson County school district's resource allocation and equity practices to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
       Bessemer, AL  35023-7190


(205) 379-5000

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,230 Help


Feeder schools for Oak Grove High School:

Elementary:    Oak Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  744

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
African American:
2.2%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Compare Details Oak Grove High School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Oak Grove High School ranks worse than 60.8% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oak Grove High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), African American (2.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School is 17.3, which is the 3rd best among 13 high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Grove High School is $9,230. 8 high schools in the Jefferson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Grove High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Grove High School 247th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Oak Grove High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Oak Grove High School 230th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Oak Grove High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 97th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Grove High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.48 157th 407 61.4%
2005 54.41 179th 415 56.9%
2006 50.60 200th 409 51.1%
2007 39.47 272nd 412 34.0%
2008 40.53 277th 417 33.6%
2009 46.69 245th 425 42.4%
2010 45.80 259th 435 40.5%
2011 42.57 272nd 435 37.5%
2012 46.49 275th 436 36.9%
2013 45.11 303rd 436 30.5%
2014 38.75 280th 438 36.1%
2015 45.41 224th 430 47.9%
2016 38.38 276th 432 36.1%
2017 59.36 154th 432 64.4%
2018 40.28 264th 423 37.6%
2019 40.08 276th 437 36.8%
2021 28.27 323rd 440 26.6%
2022 45.36 229th 432 47.0%
2023 47.19 223rd 437 49.0%
2024 42.85 247th 442 44.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.97 34th 195 82.6%
2018 44.42 117th 223 47.5%
2019 50.47 105th 254 58.7%
2021 40.62 157th 274 42.7%
2022 50.82 92nd 256 64.1%
2023 33.77 195th 281 30.6%
2024 42.83 140th 281 50.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.96 91st 349 73.9%
2018 46.97 215th 396 45.7%
2019 41.23 255th 396 35.6%
2021 30.55 303rd 415 27.0%
2022 48.57 207th 421 50.8%
2023 54.91 161st 410 60.7%
2024 37.37 275th 437 37.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.23 81st 380 78.7%
2018 40.01 249th 392 36.5%
2019 35.29 280th 399 29.8%
2021 31.37 300th 415 27.7%
2022 43.57 236th 423 44.2%
2023 45.07 228th 417 45.3%
2024 39.32 264th 426 38.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.22 198th 380 47.9%
2018 41.06 239th 397 39.8%
2019 44.67 227th 399 43.1%
2021 26.12 310th 418 25.8%
2022 48.17 197th 427 53.9%
2023 48.26 207th 419 50.6%
2024 45.58 225th 428 47.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.94 296th 331 10.6%
2019 21.65 292nd 343 14.9%
2021 15.87 340th 369 7.9%
2022 29.67 268th 376 28.7%
2023 31.47 256th 370 30.8%
2024 30.19 277th 373 25.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Oak Grove High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.78 176th 357 50.7%
2005 62.27 123rd 359 65.7%
2006 66.88 91st 357 74.5%
2007 67.36 110th 358 69.3%
2008 64.82 107th 359 70.2%
2009 56.31 159th 357 55.5%
2010 54.02 180th 358 49.7%
2011 54.99 180th 360 50.0%
2012 57.51 169th 358 52.8%
2013 58.63 149th 358 58.4%
2014 69.06 89th 358 75.1%
2015 49.08 174th 353 50.7%
2016 32.81 237th 351 32.5%
2017 50.42 154th 353 56.4%
2018 40.76 215th 356 39.6%
2019 84.74 47th 366 87.2%
2021 23.98 289th 371 22.1%
2022 36.63 221st 367 39.8%
2023 48.76 164th 371 55.8%
2024 38.39 230th 378 39.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 105th 160 34.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.52 165th 315 47.6%
2018 51.56 167th 349 52.1%
2019 89.45 27th 358 92.5%
2021 40.49 206th 361 42.9%
2022 61.19 110th 361 69.5%
2023 36.48 211th 349 39.5%
2024 39.85 220th 375 41.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.81 119th 343 65.3%
2018 42.69 210th 347 39.5%
2019 85.95 46th 354 87.0%
2021 28.28 255th 359 29.0%
2022 27.17 271st 367 26.2%
2023 49.18 160th 358 55.3%
2024 37.87 219th 366 40.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.02 194th 339 42.8%
2018 37.71 219th 350 37.4%
2019 79.88 57th 357 84.0%
2021 21.43 290th 366 20.8%
2022 48.86 165th 366 54.9%
2023 45.03 176th 358 50.8%
2024 38.79 220th 368 40.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Oak Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.35 261st 300 13.0%
2019 70.32 73rd 313 76.7%
2021 14.33 298th 319 6.6%
2022 22.91 266th 326 18.4%
2023 33.24 200th 317 36.9%
2024 22.95 264th 325 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Friday, April 27, 2018

Open Quote Love this school. The principal Mrs. Dennis is amazing at making sure our students achieve the best education and plan for their future. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Grove High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 995 995
1989 908 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 986
1990 940 75 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1991 936 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1992 970 73 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
1993 984 73 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1058
1994 1000 74 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
1995 1025 67 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
1996 1025 67 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
1997 1031 60 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1092
1998 1037 65 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
1999 958 63 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
2000 940 65 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2001 749 39 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2002 804 37 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 846
2003 804 37 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 846
2004 803 38 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2005 826 35 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2006 838 30 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 873
2007 857 37 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 899
2008 864 22 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 891
2009 883 14 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 899
2010 870 23 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 896
2011 842 22 1 3 3 0 0 0 871
2012 839 27 0 1 4 0 0 0 871
2013 853 26 0 1 5 0 0 0 885
2014 850 27 0 1 7 0 0 0 885
2015 825 28 0 5 6 0 1 0 865
2016 790 23 0 4 6 2 0 0 825
2017 792 22 0 3 5 2 0 0 824
2018 747 23 0 6 4 2 4 0 786
2019 710 22 1 13 4 2 7 0 759
2020 729 16 0 9 4 2 5 0 765
2021 736 13 1 16 5 3 10 0 784
2022 748 19 2 14 4 1 12 0 800
2023 704 16 2 9 2 0 11 0 744

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 995 44.0 22.6 0
1989 986 49.0 20.1 n/a
1990 1018 50.0 20.3 0
1991 1013 54.0 18.7 n/a
1992 1044 55.0 18.9 n/a
1993 1058 57.0 18.6 n/a
1994 1075 60.0 17.9 n/a
1995 1093 61.9 17.7 n/a
1996 1093 61.9 17.7 n/a
1997 1092 62.0 17.6 19.3
1998 1105 66.0 16.7 21.9
1999 1024 69.0 14.8 28.8
2000 1008 65.0 15.5 28.6
2001 790 44.0 18.0 23.8
2002 846 42.5 19.9 27.5
2003 846 42.5 19.9 27.5
2004 845 46.5 18.2 26.4
2005 863 49.0 17.6 28.9
2006 873 46.0 19.0 31.8
2007 899 48.5 18.5 32.5
2008 891 50.4 17.7 32.9
2009 899 48.5 18.3 25.9
2010 896 54.5 16.4 32.3
2011 871 60.8 14.3 32.5
2012 871 52.0 16.7 40
2013 885 59.0 15.0 37.9
2014 885 66.0 13.4 35.7
2015 865 47.0 18.4 32.8
2016 825 48.0 17.1 33.5
2017 824 43.0 19.1 41.3
2018 786 42.0 18.7 36.4
2019 759 41.0 18.5 35.4
2020 765 40.0 19.1 40.3
2021 784 41.2 19.0 43.2
2022 800 39.0 20.5 32.6
2023 744 43.0 17.3 53.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 995 44.0 22.6 0
1989 986 49.0 20.1 n/a
1990 1018 50.0 20.3 0
1991 1013 54.0 18.7 n/a
1992 1044 55.0 18.9 n/a
1993 1058 57.0 18.6 n/a
1994 1075 60.0 17.9 n/a
1995 1093 61.9 17.7 n/a
1996 1093 61.9 17.7 n/a
1997 1092 62.0 17.6 19.3
1998 1105 66.0 16.7 21.9
1999 1024 69.0 14.8 28.8
2000 1008 65.0 15.5 28.6
2001 790 44.0 18.0 23.8
2002 846 42.5 19.9 27.5
2003 846 42.5 19.9 27.5
2004 845 46.5 18.2 26.4
2005 863 49.0 17.6 28.9
2006 873 46.0 19.0 31.8
2007 899 48.5 18.5 32.5
2008 891 50.4 17.7 32.9
2009 899 48.5 18.3 25.9
2010 896 54.5 16.4 32.3
2011 871 60.8 14.3 32.5
2012 871 52.0 16.7 40
2013 885 59.0 15.0 37.9
2014 885 66.0 13.4 35.7
2015 865 47.0 18.4 32.8
2016 825 48.0 17.1 33.5
2017 824 43.0 19.1 41.3
2018 786 42.0 18.7 36.4
2019 759 41.0 18.5 35.4
2020 765 40.0 19.1 40.3
2021 784 41.2 19.0 43.2
2022 800 39.0 20.5 32.6
2023 744 43.0 17.3 53.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Grove High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (8.8%) $8,394 (90.9%) $9,230

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Grove High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 223rd of 437 Middle schools
 12.1%
Ranks 47th of 366 High schoolsRanks 164th of 371 High schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove High School)3331.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)28.115.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove High School)22.114.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)26.612.2
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove High School)25.28.4
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)27.49.2
 18.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Oak Grove High School)54.813.6
 41.3%
   End of Course Mathematics (Jefferson County)33.110.9
 22.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Oak Grove High School)50.523.3
 27.2%
   End of Course Science (Jefferson County)36.220
 16.2%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students759744
 2%
African American2216
 27.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White710704
 0.8%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%53.4%
 17.9%


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Students at Oak Grove High School are 95% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended Oak Grove High School.

Oak Grove High School ranks 230th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Oak Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oak Grove Elementary School


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