Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park Independent ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Oak Park Independent's student population of 183 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Park Independent ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Independent is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Independent's ranking?
Oak Park Independent is ranked #1314 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Park Independent often compared to?
Oak Park Independentis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park Independent?
The graduation rate of Oak Park Independent is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Park Independent?
183 students attend Oak Park Independent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oak Park Independent students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Independent?
Oak Park Independent has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oak Park Independent offer ?
Oak Park Independent offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oak Park Independent part of?
Oak Park Independent is part of Oak Park Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break- No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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