Oakwood High School

Oakwood High School is a regular public high school located in the rural community of Fithian, Illinois. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, Oakwood has an enrollment of 278 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, with 18 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school is situated in Vermilion County along US Route 150.

Oakwood High School's academic performance shows room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and a state ranking of #3130 among 3819 Illinois schools (18th percentile). The school’s proficiency rates in ELA/Reading and Math are both at 20%, suggesting areas where further academic development could be beneficial. While Oakwood High School is nestled in a rural setting, the lack of specific neighborhood data means that the community's character is best explored through firsthand experience.

Overall, Oakwood High School provides a supportive educational environment in a close-knit rural community.

While current test scores at Oakwood High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Oakwood High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.