About This School
Oak Grove High School is located in Bessemer, AL and is one of 58 schools in Jefferson County School District. It is a public school that serves 896 students in grades 6-12.
Oak Grove High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Oak Grove High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Oak Grove High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Oak Grove High School's students and teachers. more
Oak Grove High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Oak Grove High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Oak Grove High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Oak Grove High School's students and teachers. more
Jefferson County District Spending
$8,636Per Pupil
The Jefferson County spends $8,636 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jefferson County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| W E Donaldson School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| Calvary Christian School 6.3 miles | n/a | |
| Jefferson County Couns and Learning Center-West 9.6 miles | n/a | |
| Hueytown High School 10.1 miles |  |
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| Pleasant Grove High School 10.5 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-12
- Jefferson County School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Oak Grove High School9494 Oak Grove Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Test Scores
About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 896
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Oak Grove High School had 32% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Oak Grove High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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