Oak Grove High School

9494 Oak Grove Parkway, Bessemer, AL 35023 | (205) 379-5000

Grades: 6-12
Student Enrollment: 896

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3.5 out of 5 | 11 Reviews

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School Description

School Summary and Highlights

Enrolls 896 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
Ranks 182nd out of 357 high schools in AL.

Additional Contact Information

Mailing Address: 9494 Oak Grove Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35023

Principal or Admin: Mr Alan Pruden
Fax: (205) 379-5045
Website: www.jefcoed.com

School Operational Details

Shared Time School

School District Details

Jefferson County School District
Per-Pupil Spending: $8,636
Graduation Rate: 66.2%
Dropout Rate: 1.8%
Students Per Teacher: 15.8
Enrolled Students: 35,986

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 896
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.5
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 462 (51.6%)
Females: 434 (48.4%)

Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown

Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 58 (6.5%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 231 (25.8%)
Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 289 (32.3%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Oak Grove High School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	2	0.2%
Black	23	2.6%
Asian	-	-
Hispanic	1	0.1%
White	870	97.1%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
6th Grade	113	12.6%
7th Grade	142	15.8%
8th Grade	140	15.6%
9th Grade	145	16.2%
10th Grade	133	14.8%
11th Grade	115	12.8%
12th Grade	108	12.1%

Source: AL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.5

3.5 out of 5 | 11 Reviews

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11 reviews for Oak Grove High School

Reviewed by Student on July 30, 2010
Rating: (3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I'm going in the 8th grade this year. And I hear that it's pretty tough. I love the school sometimes and there are time where I don't like it all that much. It's not really the school it's the people that go there. There are so many kids who liked to get in fights and start drama with others. And I don't like that. I maybe emo and all but I don't fight. I just wished kids could be more mature. Does anyone know what I mean?

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 12, 2010
Rating: (3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
The only concern is that most students that take 8th grade Pre-Algebra have to attend summer school to pass. It is not good to see a school with this type track record with a particular teacher and not require them to explain things to the children in a way that they can understand it. My daughter has struggled before with Math but always had a teacher willing to break down the problems and help her until she understood. This particular teacher does not know how to explain other than on a college level. There is also a lot of students that brag about making out in the hall ways and mostly never addressed. These are children and they should not be allowed to conduct themselves in this manner. My daughter will have to repeat the 8th grade if I am unable to transport her to summer school due to mine and my husbands schedules, she makes decent grades in all other classes and this would be unfair to her. Please encourage the school to have the (...) taught by someone who knows how to teach 13 year olds.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 20, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
love the school

Reviewed by Former Student on February 05, 2010
Rating: (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
OG IS A REALLY GOOD SCHOOL, I AM PROUD THAT NOT ONLY DID I GRADUATE FROM THERE, BUT MY KIDS WILL ALSO.

Reviewed by Former Student on January 18, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
OGHS IS A REALLY GOOD SCHOOL! GO OGHS TIGERS. AND ROLL TIDE!

Reviewed by Community Member on December 09, 2009
Rating: (3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
MY BOYFRIEND WESLEY GOES THERE THEY HAVE A REALLY GOOD THEATER PROGRAM BUT THEY NEED A BETTER FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE STUDENTS TO BROADEN THERE HORIZON

Reviewed by Former Student on August 24, 2009
Rating: (3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
The school overall has a great atomosphere but the teachers need to work more with students that need one on one time instead of giving them the answers help them figure out the answers.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 23, 2009
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I love this school, the teachers are wonderful. They are willing to go above and beyond there duties to make sure the children get a great education. If a child struggles they are there to help them along and not leave them behind. This school is GREAT...

Reviewed by Former Student on November 14, 2008
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I went to Oak Grove my whole life, and personaly I would do anything to be there now. I think there is a great atmosphere and I love the teachers.

Reviewed by Former Student on November 06, 2008
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
The school has a great atmosphere for a student to grow, but if your child plans on continuing their education, this is not the school to go to. I am in my second year of college, and frequently have a hard time because of poor fundamentals that I have from Oak Grove. I graduated from Oak Grove with a 4.0 and being an honor graduate. If you want your child to go to college Oak Grove is not the place for your child, but if your child has no aspirations of continuing education Oak Grove is a fine school.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 10, 2008
Rating: (2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Loosing its education status with intelligent students. They are not getting what is needed!!!!!

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