Oakland Schools School District

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328-2736
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Oakland Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,242 students in Oakland Schools School District.
Public Schools in Oakland Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,242 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
97:1
97:1

District Rank

Oakland Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#1 out of 855 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Oakland Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakland Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakland Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
808 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
36%
3%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
233 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
1,009 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
45%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
54
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
393
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
392
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $148,469 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $137,806 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Oakland Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$309 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Oakland Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$148,469
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Oakland Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$137,806
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Oakland Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Oakland Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Academy
Math: 93% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,468 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Consortium
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusne
Vocational School
1371 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusnw
Vocational School
8211 Big Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusse
Vocational School
5055 Delemere Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campussw
Vocational School
1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oakland Schools School District?
Oakland Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,242 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Schools School District?
Oakland Schools School District is ranked #1 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Schools School District?
45% of Oakland Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Schools School District?
Oakland Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 97:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakland Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $137,806 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,242 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 1% in MI
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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