The Oakley Academy was a high school operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Oakley, Idaho. It was founded in 1901. By 1906, it had 130 students and six teachers, and its building and grounds were valued at $12,000.
Serving 178 students in grades 7-12, Oakley Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakley Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakley Jr/sr High School's student population of 178 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakley Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakley Jr/sr High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakley Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Oakley Jr/sr High School is ranked #227 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakley Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Oakley Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Oakley Jr/sr High School?
178 students attend Oakley Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oakley Jr/sr High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakley Jr/sr High School?
Oakley Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakley Jr/sr High School offer ?
Oakley Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakley Jr/sr High School part of?
Oakley Jr/sr High School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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