Oakdale High School is a high school located in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District in Oakdale, California, United States. The mascot is the Mustang. The school serves students in grades nine through twelve.
Serving 1,563 students in grades 9-12, Oakdale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakdale High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oakdale, CA school district, covering approximately 120.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakdale High School's student population of 1,563 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,563 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakdale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3730 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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)19.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mustang Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale High School's ranking?
Oakdale High School is ranked #3730 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakdale High School often compared to?
Oakdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterford High School, Hughson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakdale High School?
The graduation rate of Oakdale High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Oakdale High School?
1,563 students attend Oakdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Oakdale High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale High School?
Oakdale High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakdale High School offer ?
Oakdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakdale High School part of?
Oakdale High School is part of Oakdale Joint Unified School District.
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