Oakland High School vs. Charleston High School
Should I attend Oakland High School or Charleston High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Charleston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
70 students
806 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1882 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
18
203
Grade 10 Students
19
196
Grade 11 Students
17
183
Grade 12 Students
16
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
97%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
11%