- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ooltewah, TN
Ooltewah High School
Federal NCES profile for Ooltewah 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 470159000514
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ooltewah High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Ooltewah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,233
- students enrolled
Ooltewah High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ooltewah High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ooltewah High School held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 75.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470159000514 · Ooltewah, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,233 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Ooltewah High School held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 75.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ooltewah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- This school
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- Soddy Daisy Hi
Soddy Daisy High School
1,122 students
What this shows Ooltewah High School reports 1,233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ooltewah High School compares
Ooltewah 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,233
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 95 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ooltewah High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ooltewah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soddy Daisy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ooltewah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Ooltewah
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ooltewah High School
How many students attend Ooltewah High School?
Ooltewah High School has 1,233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ooltewah, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,266 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ooltewah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ooltewah High School is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ooltewah High School?
The largest demographic group at Ooltewah High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Ooltewah, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ooltewah High School?
Ooltewah 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 Ooltewah High School rank among public schools in Ooltewah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ooltewah High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, 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 Ooltewah on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Ooltewah High School, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.