Oakland Schools

Oakland Schools is an active public educational service agency headquartered at 2111 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, Michigan, anchored within a large suburban setting in the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Serving as a specialized educational service district focused on special education and vocational programming rather than a traditional charter district, the system operates six designated school facilities. Oakland Schools offers an expansive academic range from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, providing tailored pathways, specialized early intervention, and secondary programming to meet the unique learning needs of students across the region.

During the 2024–2025 school year, Oakland Schools supports a total enrollment of 3,214 students, with a significant emphasis on early childhood and specialized programming. The student body is demographically diverse, including 1,605 White, 859 Black, 342 Hispanic, 220 Asian, and 154 multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander learners. To deliver specialized care and individualized learning, the district employs an extensive workforce totaling nearly 1,286 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This robust staffing framework features approximately 211 FTE teachers and 28 FTE instructional aides, complemented by a substantial support staff of over 1,046 FTE professionals who assist with specialized services, student support, and district-wide administration.