Ooltewah High School

Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Ooltewah 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

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School Overview

Ooltewah High School's student population of 1,234 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12 Total Students 1,234 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers

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School Rankings

Ooltewah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (TN) Overall Testing Rank #895 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ooltewah High School's ranking?

Ooltewah High School is ranked #895 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.

What schools are Ooltewah High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ooltewah High School?

The graduation rate of Ooltewah High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.

How many students attend Ooltewah High School? 1,234 students attend Ooltewah High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Ooltewah High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ooltewah High School?

Ooltewah High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.

What grades does Ooltewah High School offer ? Ooltewah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 What school district is Ooltewah High School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Ooltewah High School is Central High School (4.6 miles away) The nearest middle school is Ooltewah Middle School (2.1 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Ooltewah Elementary School (0.7 miles away) School
(Math and Reading Proficiency) (Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-5 | 830 students 0.7 miles 8890 Snowy Owl Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6900 (Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 6-8 | 513 students 2.1 miles 5100 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6910 (Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-5 | 607 students 2.2 miles 5080 Ooltewah Ringold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 933-3671 (Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 6-8 | 738 students 2.4 miles 6810 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1474 (Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: K-5 | 592 students 2.5 miles 6930 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1425

School Reviews

5 11/17/2021

Love Ooltewah High school! Great teachers and administrators and overall great atmosphere for my kids!

- Posted by Parent - My3kids

I honestly think that this school Removed. The teachers are rude and ignore the kids who need help. My child has been struggling in his classes, and the teachers have failed to acknowledge him. They always turn to the smart kids and leave the ones who need help in the dark. They need to work on this.

- Posted by Parent - YOLO

I am very satisfied with Ooltewah High School. The adminstrators treat the kids as their own. I'm saving money by not sending my child to private school. I know she is getting a well rounded education at this facility.

- Posted by Parent - jdeve

I think that Ooltewah High School is a great school. The teachers are very concerned about the future of the kids. The principals run a tight ship. They are aware of everything that goes on.

- Posted by Parent - taxi4

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