Serving 22 students in grades 6-12, Oak Hill School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
14%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Hill School?
The graduation rate of Oak Hill School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oak Hill School?
22 students attend Oak Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Oak Hill School students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Hill School?
Oak Hill School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Hill School offer ?
Oak Hill School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Oak Hill School part of?
Oak Hill School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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