Wood Oaks Jr High School

(847)272-1900

www.nb27.org

455 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wood Oaks Junior High School, located in Northbrook, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Northbrook School District 27. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on the developmental needs of middle schoolers. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional learning, and character development, preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wood Oaks offers a vibrant extracurricular environment that includes a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school is known for its supportive community atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment. By integrating technology, collaboration, and critical thinking into their daily activities, Wood Oaks aims to cultivate responsible, engaged citizens who are equipped to succeed in a modern, global society.

455

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wood Oaks Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	120
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
283 (62.2%)
Asian
120 (26.4%)
Two or More
26 (5.7%)
Hispanic
19 (4.2%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northbrook ESD 27
Phone:	(847)272-1900
Website:	http://www.nb27.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 6 154

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 153