Oakland Schools School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 7 public high schools in Oakland Schools School District, serving 2,011 students. Public high schools in Oakland Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 15% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is in the top 50% of public high schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public high schools in Oakland Schools School District are Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Oakland Opportunity Academy and International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is more than the Michigan public high school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Oakland Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://www.oakland.k12.mi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (248) 209-2000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 1,368 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,011 Students | 550,956 Students |
| # of Teachers | 91 Teachers | 29,562 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 42:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
- Oakland Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 696 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 43% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.50 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 5,255 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 709 Students | 17,337 Students |
| % Asian Students | 35% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 52 Students | 39,844 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 122 Students | 94,753 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,066 Students | 376,268 Students |
| % White Students | 53% | 69% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 516 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 54 Students | 16,967 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 17 | 4,320 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 11 | 4,129 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 18 | 4,301 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 18 | 4,221 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 32 | 4,484 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 35 | 4,857 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 35 | 8,385 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 30 | 15,996 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 40 | 19,770 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 423 | 123,346 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 400 | 121,126 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 423 | 115,646 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 529 | 117,197 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 3,178 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $220,801 is higher than the state average of $12,785. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $217,905 is higher than the state average of $12,796. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $332 MM | $9 MM |
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| Spending | $328 MM | $9 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $220,801 | $12,785 |
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| Spending / Student | $217,905 | $12,796 |
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Oakland Schools School District Public High Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Virtual Learning Academy Consortium Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12 | 259 students
- Oakland Opportunity Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank: Bottom 50%1000 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5678
Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
- International Academy Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%
Rank: Bottom 50%1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12 | 1,554 student
- Oakland Schools Technical Campusne Vocational School1371 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Oakland Schools Technical Campusnw Vocational School8211 Big Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Oakland Schools Technical Campusse Vocational School5055 Delemere Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Oakland Schools Technical Campussw Vocational School1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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