Oakwood Junior High School

319 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Oakwood Junior High School, located at 1200 Far Hills Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Oakwood City School District. The school is highly regarded for its academic rigor and consistent performance, frequently ranking among the top-performing public schools in the state. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to the adjacent high school, placing a strong emphasis on core subjects, critical thinking, and college readiness while fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Oakwood Junior High is known for a robust extracurricular culture that reflects the tight-knit nature of the Oakwood community. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts, music, and academic clubs, encouraging students to develop well-rounded skills and personal interests. Because of its location in a historic, residential neighborhood, the school maintains strong partnerships with parents and community members, contributing to its reputation as a cornerstone of educational excellence in the Dayton area.

319

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	15
Black	8
Asian	15
Two or More	26

White
255 (79.9%)
Two or More
26 (8.2%)
Hispanic
15 (4.7%)
Asian
15 (4.7%)
Black
8 (2.5%)

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:	Oakwood City
Phone:	(937)297-5328
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 7 173

Grade 8 146