Oakwood High School
Oakwood High School serves 304 students in grades 9-12.
Oakwood High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oakwood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Oakwood High School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakwood High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oakwood High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2220 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 85% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oakwood CUSD 76 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakwood High School is Salt Fork High School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oakwood Junior High School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oakwood Grade School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakwood Oakwood Grade School Math: 26% | Reading: 26%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 530 students10
2.7 miles
Po Box 219
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221 2.7 PK-6 530 - Danville Oakwood Junior High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 153 students10
6.2 miles
21600 N 900 East Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883 6.2 7-8 153 - Ogden Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 129 students10
6.9 miles
304 N Market St
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725 6.9 K-6 129 - Catlin Salt Fork High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 268 students10
7.1 miles
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331 7.1 9-12 268 - Catlin Salt Fork North Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 272 students10
7.2 miles
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421 7.2 PK-5 272
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