Top Rankings
Oakland Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,682 students in Oakland Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Oakland Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,682 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Oakland Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
742 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
44%
4%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
70 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
727 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
43%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
8
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
370
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
395
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
366
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $197,900 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $183,686 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$309 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$197,900
$18,510
Spending / Student
$183,686
$17,693
Best Oakland Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1020 E Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusne
Vocational School
1371 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusnw
Vocational School
8211 Big Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusse
Vocational School
5055 Delemere Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campussw
Vocational School
1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakland Schools School District?
Oakland Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,682 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Schools School District?
Oakland Schools School District is ranked #12 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Schools School District?
44% of Oakland Schools School District students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Schools School District?
Oakland Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakland Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $183,686 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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