Serving 389 students in grades 9-12, Oakhaven High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakhaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oakhaven High School's student population of 389 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakhaven High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakhaven High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1455 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
83%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakhaven High School's ranking?
Oakhaven High School is ranked #1455 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oakhaven High School often compared to?
Oakhaven High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakhaven High School?
The graduation rate of Oakhaven High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oakhaven High School?
389 students attend Oakhaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Oakhaven High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakhaven High School?
Oakhaven High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakhaven High School offer ?
Oakhaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakhaven High School part of?
Oakhaven High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakhaven High School located?
Oakhaven High School is located in the Oakhaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Oakhaven.
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