Oak Ridge High School

Summary:

Oak Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, part of the highly-ranked Knox County School District. With a student population of 1,587, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, known for its exceptional academic performance and strong support for diverse student populations.

Oak Ridge High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school ranks 47th out of 374 high schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state averages in subjects like Biology I, US History, and English II. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as male students, Asian students, and students with special education needs, who consistently rank among the top in the state. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools like Farragut High School and Hardin Valley Academy may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

While Oak Ridge High School's performance is impressive, the nearby schools in the Knox County School District also demonstrate strong academic results, providing a competitive educational environment in the region. One potential area for improvement at Oak Ridge High School could be in Algebra I and Algebra II, where the school's proficiency rates, while still above the state averages, are not as high as in some other subject areas. Overall, Oak Ridge High School is a high-performing institution that consistently delivers excellent academic results, making it a top choice for families in the Oak Ridge area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
       Oak Ridge, TN  37830


(865) 425-9601

District: Oak Ridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,497 Help


Feeder schools for Oak Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Glenwood Elementary
    Linden Elementary
    Willow Brook Elementary
    Woodland Elementary
Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
    Robertsville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,586

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
11.2%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details Oak Ridge High School ranks better than 86.5% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oak Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (11.2%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Ridge High School is $13,497.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Ridge High School 53rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Oak Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Oak Ridge 9th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oak Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.44 28th 267 89.5%
2011 84.90 21st 273 92.3%
2012 85.52 14th 269 94.8%
2013 70.10 58th 285 79.6%
2014 64.88 75th 296 74.7%
2015 75.47 39th 300 87.0%
2016 79.75 28th 351 92.0%
2017 79.05 21st 273 92.3%
2018 67.84 62nd 341 81.8%
2019 60.59 89th 342 74.0%
2021 68.06 50th 347 85.6%
2022 67.48 63rd 358 82.4%
2023 73.59 49th 384 87.2%
2024 75.63 53rd 392 86.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.26 48th 159 69.8%
2019 38.66 79th 127 37.8%
2021 47.09 50th 125 60.0%
2022 44.75 68th 151 55.0%
2023 71.95 16th 154 89.6%
2024 80.84 10th 183 94.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.47 41st 308 86.7%
2019 51.35 114th 302 62.3%
2021 62.16 62nd 317 80.4%
2022 54.65 101st 322 68.6%
2023 64.07 60th 330 81.8%
2024 62.48 79th 337 76.6%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.66 101st 337 70.0%
2021 75.02 32nd 340 90.6%
2022 67.64 67th 350 80.9%
2023 70.16 57th 366 84.4%
2024 70.40 68th 365 81.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.78 83rd 329 74.8%
2021 62.91 66th 332 80.1%
2022 63.98 76th 349 78.2%
2023 74.78 43rd 359 88.0%
2024 80.07 39th 366 89.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.16 22nd 47 53.2%
2023 75.25 7th 45 84.4%
2024 47.64 30th 47 36.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.25 38th 199 80.9%
2019 46.75 78th 187 58.3%
2021 52.71 66th 208 68.3%
2022 56.66 61st 222 72.5%
2023 56.03 75th 239 68.6%
2024 60.99 62nd 240 74.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.76 65th 159 59.1%
2019 55.48 47th 153 69.3%
2021 60.49 46th 180 74.4%
2022 62.93 42nd 189 77.8%
2023 59.34 58th 202 71.3%
2024 60.06 50th 209 76.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Oak Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.95 59th 307 80.8%
2019 61.56 74th 301 75.4%
2021 70.17 42nd 306 86.3%
2022 67.20 63rd 312 79.8%
2023 73.27 48th 325 85.2%
2024 75.72 43rd 326 86.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oak Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1056 83 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
1989 958 118 25 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1106
1990 877 118 33 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1043
1991 899 120 32 10 5 n/a n/a 0 1066
1992 859 115 31 10 5 n/a n/a 0 1020
1993 893 117 28 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1052
1994 916 117 32 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1079
1995 1285 167 45 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1517
1996 1285 167 45 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1517
1997 1275 172 37 12 2 n/a n/a -3 1495
1998 1243 180 37 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1483
1999 1235 173 37 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1474
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1497 1497
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1454 1454
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1465 1465
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1465 1465
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1469 1469
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1448 1448
2006 1221 188 49 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1501
2007 1191 193 63 48 2 n/a n/a 0 1497
2008 1174 199 57 54 2 n/a n/a 0 1486
2009 1198 189 62 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1510
2010 1150 195 71 61 2 n/a n/a 0 1479
2011 1116 189 57 70 9 0 17 0 1458
2012 1062 188 53 70 6 1 19 0 1399
2013 1002 193 56 70 4 1 18 0 1344
2014 1027 202 54 87 5 1 18 0 1394
2015 1021 201 53 93 1 1 18 0 1388
2016 979 208 60 103 2 2 23 0 1377
2017 959 197 62 97 1 3 36 0 1355
2018 1002 191 60 114 2 4 41 0 1414
2019 981 187 58 127 2 4 46 0 1405
2020 1055 193 52 137 4 7 52 0 1500
2021 1073 200 45 151 2 6 49 0 1526
2022 1087 178 40 139 2 5 66 0 1517
2023 1111 179 44 160 3 6 84 0 1587
2024 1097 168 45 177 4 4 91 0 1586

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 Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1164 84.0 13.8 n/a
1989 1106 84.0 13.1 n/a
1990 1043 84.0 12.4 n/a
1991 1066 84.0 12.6 n/a
1992 1020 83.0 12.2 n/a
1993 1052 83.0 12.7 n/a
1994 1079 77.0 14.0 n/a
1995 1517 103.0 14.7 n/a
1996 1517 103.0 14.7 n/a
1997 1495 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1483 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1474 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1497 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1454 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1465 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1465 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1469 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1448 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1501 91.4 16.4 n/a
2007 1497 100.0 15.0 18.6
2008 1486 103.7 14.3 20.5
2009 1510 102.1 14.8 21.3
2010 1479 106.3 13.9 29.8
2011 1458 103.0 14.1 35.2
2012 1399 103.9 13.4 33.2
2013 1344 97.8 13.7 26.1
2014 1394 94.6 14.7 39.3
2015 1388 94.0 14.7 39.4
2016 1377 97.0 14.1 43.5
2017 1355 94.2 14.3 n/a
2018 1414 93.8 15.0 n/a
2019 1405 95.6 14.6 n/a
2020 1500 95.1 15.7 35.9
2021 1526 97.7 15.6 n/a
2022 1517 96.3 15.7 n/a
2023 1587 94.5 16.7 n/a
2024 1586 103.4 15.3 n/a

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 Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1164 84.0 13.8 n/a
1989 1106 84.0 13.1 n/a
1990 1043 84.0 12.4 n/a
1991 1066 84.0 12.6 n/a
1992 1020 83.0 12.2 n/a
1993 1052 83.0 12.7 n/a
1994 1079 77.0 14.0 n/a
1995 1517 103.0 14.7 n/a
1996 1517 103.0 14.7 n/a
1997 1495 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1483 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1474 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1497 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1454 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1465 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1465 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1469 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1448 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1501 91.4 16.4 n/a
2007 1497 100.0 15.0 18.6
2008 1486 103.7 14.3 20.5
2009 1510 102.1 14.8 21.3
2010 1479 106.3 13.9 29.8
2011 1458 103.0 14.1 35.2
2012 1399 103.9 13.4 33.2
2013 1344 97.8 13.7 26.1
2014 1394 94.6 14.7 39.3
2015 1388 94.0 14.7 39.4
2016 1377 97.0 14.1 43.5
2017 1355 94.2 14.3 n/a
2018 1414 93.8 15.0 n/a
2019 1405 95.6 14.6 n/a
2020 1500 95.1 15.7 35.9
2021 1526 97.7 15.6 n/a
2022 1517 96.3 15.7 n/a
2023 1587 94.5 16.7 n/a
2024 1586 103.4 15.3 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $360 (2.9%) $11,817 (94.2%) $12,546
2020 $362 (3.0%) $11,471 (93.8%) $12,225
2021 $700 (5.5%) $11,656 (91.7%) $12,714
2022 $1,747 (12.8%) $11,459 (83.8%) $13,668
2023 $978 (7.2%) $12,128 (89.9%) $13,497

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 89th of 342 High schoolsRanks 49th of 384 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Oak Ridge High School)15.433.5
 18.1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Oak Ridge)15.433.5
 18.1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Oak Ridge High School)43.251.3
 8.1%
   9th Grade English I (Oak Ridge)43.251.3
 8.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Oak Ridge High School)89.794.6
 4.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (Oak Ridge)89.794.6
 4.9%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra I (Oak Ridge High School)12.515.4
 2.9%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Oak Ridge)12.515.4
 2.9%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)2.42
 0.4%
10th Grade Algebra II (Oak Ridge High School)56.365.3
 9%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Oak Ridge)56.365.3
 9%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Oak Ridge High School)58.459
 0.6%
   10th Grade English II (Oak Ridge)58.459
 0.6%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Oak Ridge High School)3226.4
 5.6%
   10th Grade Geometry (Oak Ridge)3226.4
 5.6%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Oak Ridge High School)7.116
 8.9%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Oak Ridge)7.116
 8.9%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Oak Ridge High School)37.459.1
 21.7%
   11th Grade US History (Oak Ridge)37.459.1
 21.7%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
11th Grade Geometry (Oak Ridge High School)16.215.8
 0.4%
   11th Grade Geometry (Oak Ridge)16.215.8
 0.4%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2017.1
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Oak Ridge High School)14.831.8
 17%
   All Grades Algebra I (Oak Ridge)29.442.6
 13.2%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Oak Ridge High School)30.732.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Oak Ridge)30.732.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Oak Ridge High School)3859.1
 21.1%
   All Grades US History (Oak Ridge)3859.1
 21.1%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Oak Ridge High School)42.551
 8.5%
   All Grades English I (Oak Ridge)42.551
 8.5%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Oak Ridge High School)57.457.8
 0.4%
   All Grades English II (Oak Ridge)57.457.8
 0.4%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Oak Ridge High School)41.538.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Geometry (Oak Ridge)44.940.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14051587
 13%
African American187179
 4.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian5844
 24.1%
Hispanic127160
 26%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White9811111
 13.3%
Two or More Races4684
 82.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Ridge High School

Oak Ridge High School ranks 53rd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Oak Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glenwood Elementary
Elementary : Linden Elementary
Elementary : Willow Brook Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Elementary
Middle : Jefferson Middle School
Middle : Robertsville Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,586 students attended Oak Ridge High School.

Students at Oak Ridge High School are 69% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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