Serving 63 students in grades 7-8, Oak Park Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
57%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oak Park Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
63 students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oak Park Preparatory Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oak Park Preparatory Academy offer ?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oak Park Preparatory Academy part of?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy is part of Oak Park Preparatory Academy School District.
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