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Oak Ridge High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Oak Ridge, TN · NCES 470324001396

At a glance

Reported students

1,635

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Tennessee high enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

475

Oak Ridge High School: 1,635 reported students.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,514
Teachers (FTE)
96.34
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1

What the reported data says about Oak Ridge High School

Oak Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oak Ridge. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Oak Ridge Schools. NCES reports 1,635 students for 2024–25.

Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 36 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Oak Ridge High School

  1. 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.3%
Students with disabilities
12%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White68.1%
  • Hispanic11.8%
  • Black9.6%
  • Asian2.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial7.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

36 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Oak Ridge High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Robertsville Middle School

Middle · Oak Ridge Schools

05–087680.8 mi
Woodland Elementary School

Elementary · Oak Ridge Schools

KG–044261.1 mi
Oliver Springs High School

High · Roane County Schools

09–122785 mi
Hardin Valley Academy

High · Knox County Schools

09–121,9167.2 mi
Karns High School

High · Knox County Schools

09–121,3658.1 mi
Clinton High School

High · Anderson County Schools

09–121,0218.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge High School

What grades does Oak Ridge High School serve?

Oak Ridge High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oak Ridge Schools.

How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?

Oak Ridge High School reported 1,635 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,514 students.

Is Oak Ridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Oak Ridge High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Ridge Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Oak Ridge High School in?

Oak Ridge High School is part of Oak Ridge Schools, based in Oak Ridge, TN, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Oak Ridge High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robertsville Middle School (0.8 mi), Woodland Elementary School (1.1 mi), Oliver Springs High School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.