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 1,607 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oakdale High School's student population of 1,607 students has stayed relatively flat 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
1,607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakdale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 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
#3314 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale High School's ranking?
Oakdale High School is ranked #3314 out of 9,602 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakdale High School?
1,607 students attend Oakdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oakdale High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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