Chelsea High School vs. Oak Mountain High School
Should you attend Chelsea High School or Oak Mountain High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Oak Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,235 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Serving 1,648 students in grades 9-12, Oak Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,235 students
1,648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#232 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
59%
Graduation Rate
97%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
297
417
Grade 10 Students
278
416
Grade 11 Students
349
397
Grade 12 Students
311
418
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
78%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%