Oak Ridge High School is the public high school for Oak Ridge, Tennessee, enrolling grades 9 through 12. It was established in 1943 to educate the children of Manhattan Project workers.
Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Oak Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 1,586 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1943
Colors
White, Grey, Cardinal
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
11%
21%
White
69%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #450 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School, Anderson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 88%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
1,586 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Oak Ridge High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of Oak Ridge School District.
School Reviews
5 6/3/2022
I am a product of Oak Ridge Schools. I attended Woodland Elementary from the 3rd grade, Jefferson Middle, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. When I graduated, I was ranked as a sophomore in college and graduated from college with a 3.56 GPA. Oak Ridge is unlike any other school system. I lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 14 years. Kids in Memphis do not get off-campus lunch, do not have an orchestra, do not have foreign language options, tech track, etc. Growing up and graduating from Oak Ridge was a privilege. Compared to other school systems, you all get more resources than a lot of communities. Your school system is what you make it. Yes, you will have a lot of homework, and yes the teachers may act superior. But, how many educators are required to have Masters's degrees? In my current city, any old Bachelor's degree will do and so will 40 kids in a classroom. This city will graduate a kid who is workforce ready from the day they leave the school system. How do I know? I graduated with a Wild Cat, and everything I learned, I learned there. Y'all have a lot going for you, so make use of it! If you go to other parts of Tennessee, realize taking home a textbook isn't something some people can do. Access to STEM is something Memphis doesn't have. Education is a privilege, and I got more than I deserved from Oak Ridge City Schools.
4 7/24/2020
All of my children attended Oak Ridge schools.Now my grandchildren attend.Oak Ridge has great schools.During the ups and downs of life the staff at all the schools were very helpful.If the kids in your life attend Oak Ridge schools they will get a quality education IF they apply themselves and YOU as a parent do your part.
2 12/27/2018
This school is good if your child is talented and focused on a STEM career. If not, no good for your child. The teachers are arrogant. There is way too much homework - more than any other area school. All in the name of "being the best" regardless of how stressed the kids are. If your child is artistic or musical - forget it. Or if your child is on a 504 or IEP or needs extra help - forget it. They have put themselves in an itty bitty corner for one small group of kids because of the Manhattan Project legacy. This should be labeled as a specialty school.
5 5/25/2009
An all-around quality school. Excellent teachers, kind people, plenty of opportunities in music/art, excellent sports coaches, and off-campus lunch for upperclassmen. Oak Ridge prepares its students for collegiate courses extremely well and presents a great learning environment for students.
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