Oakwood High School is a public secondary school in Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio. As of the 2023–2024 school year, there are around 700 students. The school mascot is the Lumberjack. Oakwood was named A National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 1990–91 and 2007.
Serving 305 students in grades 7-8, Oakwood Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakwood Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakwood Junior High School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakwood Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjack/lumberjill
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Junior High School's ranking?
Oakwood Junior High School is ranked #81 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Oakwood Junior High School often compared to?
Oakwood Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Junior High School?
305 students attend Oakwood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oakwood Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood Junior High School?
Oakwood Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Junior High School offer ?
Oakwood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Junior High School part of?
Oakwood Junior High School is part of Oakwood City School District.
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