Oak Park Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)

Serving 63 students in grades 7-8, Oak Park Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
63 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30-39%
40%
(18-19)
40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
33%
56%
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Black
57%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Oak Park Preparatory Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
63 students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oak Park Preparatory Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Park Preparatory Academy offer ?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oak Park Preparatory Academy part of?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy is part of Oak Park Preparatory Academy School District.

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