Oakland High School (Tennessee)
| Oakland High School | |
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2225 Patriot Drive , 37130 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°52′57″N 86°21′06″W / 35.88258°N 86.35164°WCoordinates: 35°52′57″N 86°21′06″W / 35.88258°N 86.35164°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, International Baccalaureate |
| Established | 1972 |
| School district | Rutherford County Schools |
| Principal | John Marshall |
| Staff | Tim Roediger, Sherry Mulllen, Ericka Coronado, Brad Decker |
| Teaching staff | 132.60 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | all |
| Enrollment | 2,286 (2018-19)[2] |
| Average class size | 25-30 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.24[1] |
| Campus type | high school |
| Color(s) | Red, navy, and white |
| Athletics | football, basketball, swimming, soccer, marching band, |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA District 7AAA, Region 4AAA, Football 6A |
| Mascot | Patriot |
| Website | https://ohs.rcschools.net/ |
Oakland High School (OHS) is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. It has approximately 2,300 students. OHS is part of the fourth largest school system in the state.[3] OHS serves eastern Murfreesboro and the rural areas of northeastern and eastern Rutherford County, including Lascassas, Milton, and Kittrell.[citation needed]
History[]
OHS opened in 1972 along with its sister school Riverdale High School. These schools have the oldest rivalry in the county, as they were the first 2 schools built after Central High School and were highly competitive in football and basketball. Oakland's current biggest rival is Riverdale High School followed by Siegel High School. The school's principal, Bill Spurlock, was assigned the role Director of Schools near the ending of June 2018 and has since been replaced by John Marshall as of August 2018.[4]
Curriculum[]
Since 2007, Oakland High School has offered the IB Diploma Programme.[5]
Notable alumni[]
- Bayer Mack, writer, record executive, and film producer[6]
- Chris Young, country music singer
- Robert J. Schwalb, (writer), Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author, Game Designer
- JaCoby Stevens, LSU American Football Safety
- Bryan M. Clayton - businessman and real estate investor, CEO and cofounder of GreenPal
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "School Detail for Oakland High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "Oakland High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ OHS Profile
- ^ "Bill Spurlock named next Director of Schools for Rutherford County". www.rcschools.net. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ^ IB School Link
- ^ http://www.allhighschools.com/alumni-search/oakland-high-school/bayer-mack/3202640
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- Educational institutions established in 1972
- Public high schools in Tennessee
- International Baccalaureate schools in Tennessee
- Buildings and structures in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Schools in Rutherford County, Tennessee