Serving 1,622 students in grades 9-12, Oakdale High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oakdale High School's student population of 1,622 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakdale High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
10%
33%
White
65%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale High School's ranking?
Oakdale High School is ranked #82 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oakdale High School often compared to?
Oakdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urbana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakdale High School?
The graduation rate of Oakdale High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oakdale High School?
1,622 students attend Oakdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oakdale High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakdale High School?
Oakdale High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakdale High School offer ?
Oakdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakdale High School part of?
Oakdale High School is part of Frederick County School District.
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