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Oak Ridge School District

Oak Ridge High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Knoxville Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 8-12
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 167 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Oak Ridge High School is a top rated, public school located in Oak Ridge, TN. It has 1,377 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 69% of students are at least proficient in math and 75% in reading.
Address
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Telephone
(865) 425-9601
Website
ortn.edu

Oak Ridge High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
75%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1380
35 responses
Average ACT
28
181 responses
AP Enrollment
33%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    A-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$48,197
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$737
National
$949
Median Home Value
$149,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.16 responses
Poll
56%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 45 responses
Report
  • Off campus lunch is the best
    31%
  • Football games and spirit week
    27%
  • Short Wednesdays!
    22%
  • Masquers plays and musicals
    11%
  • Gay Straight Alliance
    4%
  • Assemblies
    2%
  • Cross country/ track banquets
    2%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,377
Free or Reduced Lunch
44%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$58,734
Teachers in First/Second Year
2%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$13,137/ year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
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Oak Ridge High School Reviews

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I felt proud of my education at Oak Ridge. We're one of the best in the area and most of the teachers (a certain geometry teacher is most definitely excluded) are extremely dedicated to their students. The AP history teachers are all amazing, and definitely prepared me for college more than anything else. The administration is alright--a little too strict. Because of this, I felt burnt out by junior year. Despite all of that, since starting college this year I've realized just how much Oak Ridge prepared me compared to other students in my freshman classes. Most of the things I've been learning so far in college I'd already been taught at Oak Ridge. I'm definitely proud of my Oak Ridge education. Once a wildcat, always a wildcat.
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Great school! Lots of AP and dual enrollment classes. Students are generally friendly. Great chorus program! Plenty of after school activities to choose from. Teachers are friendly and helpful.
Oak Ridge High School is a school unlike any other. Not only do the teachers want to see their students succeed, but they celebrate the successes with the students. I have found this very important as I get ready to go to college because, reflecting back, my teachers are the people who have helped me become the best version of me possible. Freshman year I would never have thought that I could have experienced anything near to the amount of things I have accomplished and these experiences come from my teachers and the confidence they helped me build up in myself. Being a STEM certified school is nothing to look past either. The administration strives for excellence and makes it known that every person in the school should do so as well and be proud to strive for such excellence. Goals are made and met through Oak Ridge High School and I am proud to be able to have attended such an amazing school and school system.