Enrollment
1,635
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Ridge, TN
Oak Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470324001396
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,635
- students enrolled
Oak Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Oak Ridge, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470324001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Ridge High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge High School is a large high school in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, enrolling 1,635 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,635 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 36 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oak Ridge spends $13,601 per pupil, 26% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 657 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,635 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 255 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oak Ridge also operates Robertsville Middle School (768 students) and Jefferson Middle School (717 students) alongside Oak Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Ridge High School compares
Oak Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,635 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,635
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,601
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
531
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 255 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Oak Ridge High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Ridge, which includes Oak Ridge High School.
$13,601
Per student
+26%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 31.7%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oak Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge High School
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has 1,635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Ridge, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge High School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Ridge High School rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Oak Ridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Ridge on the city page.
Is Oak Ridge High School a good school?
Oak Ridge High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oak Ridge?
Besides Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge also operates Robertsville Middle School (768 students), Jefferson Middle School (717 students), and Linden Elementary (524 students). See the Oak Ridge district page for the complete list.
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