Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland High School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland High School's ranking?
Oakland High School is ranked #1646 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oakland High School often compared to?
Oakland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charleston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland High School?
70 students attend Oakland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oakland High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland High School offer ?
Oakland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland High School part of?
Oakland High School is part of Oakland CUSD 5 School District.
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