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Oak Ridge High School

High School · Oak Ridge · Oak Ridge, TN

A high school in Oak Ridge, TN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

  • Math 44% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation29.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,761
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at Oak Ridge High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Ridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,579/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,795

Median home value

$234,500

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Academy of Oak RidgePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–112.4 mi18Compare →
Oliver Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–125.0 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Oak Ridge

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$13,761NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Ridge High School is listed in Oak Ridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Ridge High School

Oak Ridge High School is a public high school in Oak Ridge, TN, part of Oak Ridge, serving approximately 1,586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Ridge High School

What grades does Oak Ridge High School serve?

Oak Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?

Oak Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,586 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Ridge High School rank in TN?

Oak Ridge High School ranks #1,160 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Oak Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oak Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Ridge High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Ridge High School a charter school?

No, Oak Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Ridge High School a Title I school?

No, Oak Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,586
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 37830)
32,519
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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