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#2513 of 3,192 schools in MI

Oak Park High School

High School · Oak Park School District of the City of · Oak Park, MI

An Oak Park School District of the City of high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13701 OAK PARK BLVD, Oak Park, MI 48237

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$17,025
Chronic Absenteeism98.7%

Students at Oak Park High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 7% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
11%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
2%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
1%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,502/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,882

Median home value

$198,500

Median rent

$1,354/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Kennedy Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–121.3 mi50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oak Park School District of the City of

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$17,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Park High School is listed in Oak Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Park High School

Oak Park High School is a public high school in Oak Park, MI, part of Oak Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 873 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,513 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Park High School

What grades does Oak Park High School serve?

Oak Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Park High School?

Oak Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Park High School rank in MI?

Oak Park High School ranks #2,513 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Oak Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oak Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park High School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Oak Park High School a charter school?

No, Oak Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Park High School a Title I school?

No, Oak Park High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park High School?

78.2% of students at Oak Park High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
873
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
98.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48237)
29,370
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48237; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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