Oakwood High School is a public secondary school in Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio. As of the 2023–2024 school year, there are around 700 students. The school mascot is the Lumberjack. Oakwood was named A National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 1990–91 and 2007.
Serving 656 students in grades 9-12, Oakwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakwood High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Dayton, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oakwood High School's student population of 656 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lumberjack/lumberjill
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood High School's ranking?
Oakwood High School is ranked #145 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Oakwood High School often compared to?
Oakwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakwood High School?
The graduation rate of Oakwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Oakwood High School?
656 students attend Oakwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oakwood High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood High School?
Oakwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood High School offer ?
Oakwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood High School part of?
Oakwood High School is part of Oakwood City School District.
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