- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, AL
Oak Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010303001189
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Mountain High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mountain High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Oak Mountain High School grew from 1,561 students in 2022-23 to 1,652 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 010303001189 · Birmingham, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,648 enr · 19.4:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Helena High School (1,383 students)
Oak Mountain High School grew from 1,561 students in 2022-23 to 1,652 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oak Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- Helena Middle
Helena Middle
957 students
What this shows Oak Mountain High School reports 1,648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Mountain High School compares
Oak Mountain High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,648 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,648
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 77% in Alabama - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Oak Mountain High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helena Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Birmingham
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Parker High School
Standard public school
942 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Ramsay High School
Standard public school
762 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
750 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Wenonah High School
Standard public school
670 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
George Washington Carver High School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Mountain High School
How many students attend Oak Mountain High School?
Oak Mountain High School has 1,648 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,561 (2022-23) → 1,652 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain High School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Mountain High School?
19.4% of students at Oak Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Mountain High School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Mountain High School?
Oak Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Mountain High School rank among high schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mountain High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Oak Mountain High School, Shelby County also operates Helena High School (1,383 students), Chelsea High School (1,235 students), and Oak Mountain Middle School (1,168 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.