Oakland High School (Closed 2023)

1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(20-21)
≤20%
36%
(20-21)
≤20%
43%
(20-21)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
16%
13%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(20-21)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland High School is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland High School?
62 students attend Oakland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Oakland High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakland High School offer ?
Oakland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland High School part of?
Oakland High School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

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