Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park Independent ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Oak Park Independent's student population of 240 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Park Independent ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Independent is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Independent's ranking?
Oak Park Independent is ranked #225 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Park Independent often compared to?
Oak Park Independentis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park Independent?
The graduation rate of Oak Park Independent is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oak Park Independent?
240 students attend Oak Park Independent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oak Park Independent students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Independent?
Oak Park Independent has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Park Independent offer ?
Oak Park Independent offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oak Park Independent part of?
Oak Park Independent is part of Oak Park Unified School District.
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