Excellent
#226 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Oakwood High School
High School · Oakwood City · Dayton, OH
An Oakwood City high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45419
- Math 82% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oakwood High School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 87% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oakwood 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$85,876
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Early College Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Belmont High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Kettering Fairmont High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oakwood City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakwood High School is listed in Oakwood City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakwood High School
Oakwood High School is a public high school in Dayton, OH, part of Oakwood City, serving approximately 668 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakwood High School
What grades does Oakwood High School serve?
Oakwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oakwood High School?
Oakwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakwood High School rank in OH?
Oakwood High School ranks #226 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Oakwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Oakwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakwood High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Oakwood High School a charter school?
No, Oakwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakwood High School a Title I school?
No, Oakwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (937) 297-5325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 45419)
- 16,583
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 45419; 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
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