- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470324001396
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oak Ridge High School held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.6 → 103.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 470324001396 · Oak Ridge, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,635 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Robertsville Middle School (768 students)
Oak Ridge High School held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.6 → 103.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Ridge High School
1,635 students
- Robertsville M
Robertsville Middle School
768 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
717 students
- Linden Element 524
Linden Elementary
524 students
- Woodland Eleme 426
Woodland Elementary
426 students
- Willow Brook E 411
Willow Brook Elementary
411 students
What this shows Oak Ridge High School reports 1,635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge High School compares
Oak Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Oak Ridge reports $13,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,635 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,587 (2022-23) → 1,586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.