Oakland Opportunity Academy (Closed 2012)

Oakland Opportunity Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
≤10%
40%
(18-19)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
6%
8%
Black
(19-20)
16%
18%
White
(19-20)
77%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakland Opportunity Academy?
154 students attend Oakland Opportunity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oakland Opportunity Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Oakland Opportunity Academy offer ?
Oakland Opportunity Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Opportunity Academy part of?
Oakland Opportunity Academy is part of Oakland Schools.

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