Top Rankings
Oakwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,069 students in Oakwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Oakwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Oakwood City School District are Harman Elementary School, Oakwood High School and Oakwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oakwood City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,658 Schools
# Students
2,069 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Oakwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.51
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
22 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,700 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
120
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,549 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending (20-21)
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$17,093
$17,132
Spending / Student (20-21)
$20,549
$17,081
Best Oakwood City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Grades: 1-6
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
219 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Grades: K
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,069 students.
What is the rank of Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District is ranked #8 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakwood City School District?
82% of Oakwood City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Oakwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,549 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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