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Oak Mountain High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd,
Birmingham, AL
Shelby County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. K. Sayers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
B
B+
B-
B-
B+
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
52.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
18.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
11.4%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
384:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
75%
Black
10.4%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Auburn University
476 Students
The University of Alabama
325 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham
306 Students
Samford University
145 Students
University of South Alabama
132 Students
Troy University
130 Students
Mississippi State University
125 Students
University of Mississippi
93 Students
University of Montevallo
90 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
85 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
122 Students
Nursing
99 Students
Psychology
75 Students
Biology
72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
60 Students
Computer Science
42 Students
Pre-Law Studies
39 Students
Marketing
36 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
35 Students
Mechanical Engineering
34 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/12/2025
Oak mountain does an excellent job at preparing students for college, having both one of the best academic and sports programs in the state of alabama
4/2/2025
It's good but could be better. My school needs to work on communicating with students and parents. We found out our prom date was changed 3 days before prom.
1/16/2024
Oak Mountain is a really great school. It prepares you for college readiness and different obstacles you may encounter in the real world.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/10/2020
I would rate this school as top notch! I have multiple children in this school system and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
5/23/2015
I hated oak mountain! The faculty is rude, disrespectful, they pick favoritism, ridiculous with dress code and punishment. They act like you've committed a crime if you even wonder the halls during class.acedmic is very tough, too much homework, used to stay up until 1 in the morning every night doi...
5/5/2010
The only thing that makes this school bearable are my friends and a few teachers. The administration is ridiculous and have always seemed biased to me... Really, the Shelby County Board of Education is riduculous. Alternative school for using a cell phone 3 times? That's logical. A student likes to...
12/10/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$50K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
1,587
Average Home Value
$192,814
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,709 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,413 - $2,845 per month
- Tributary Rise
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 593+ Sq Ft
- 3090 Highway 280 E
- Birmingham, AL
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Additional Schools in the Area
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Georgetown Lake Park
- Grills
- Playground
Wild Flower Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Shades Mountain Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Veterans Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Heardmont Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Playground
Explore Playground & Splashpad
- Picnic Area
- Waterpark
Moss Rock Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Spain Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hoover Softball Park Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Bluff Park
A community along Shades Mountain that has nearby parks and golf courses
Vestavia Hills
A city next to Birmingham with a top-performing school system
Ross Bridge
Sprawling planned suburb with local businesses close to major golf resorts
Sand Ridge
New subdivisions close to a mountain park and a well-known golf course.
Oak Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Birmingham, AL, in the Hoover neighborhood, and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,652 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Oak Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $192,814. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Briarwood Christian School, Hope Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Mountain High School.