Oakwood High School

656 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oakwood High School, located at 1200 Far Hills Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the tight-knit community of Oakwood. Known for its rigorous academic standards and strong focus on college preparation, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and comprehensive extracurricular offerings, ranging from championship-caliber athletics to robust arts and music programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the city of Oakwood, often described as a "community school" where tradition and high expectations are central to the student experience. Because Oakwood is a small, landlocked suburb, the high school fosters a close-knit environment where faculty and staff are known for providing personalized attention. With a historical emphasis on civic engagement and academic excellence, Oakwood High School serves as a primary pillar of the community, consistently preparing its graduates for success at competitive universities nationwide.

656

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	49
Black	10
Asian	39
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
516 (78.7%)
Hispanic
49 (7.5%)
Two or More
40 (6.1%)
Asian
39 (5.9%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oakwood City
Phone:	(937)297-5325
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 157

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 176

Grade 12 183