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.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 855 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
48%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$309 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$148,469
$18,267
Spending / Student
$137,806
$17,461
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
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
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
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
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
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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