Top Rankings
Oakwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,049 students in Oakwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Oakwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Oakwood City School District are Harman Elementary School, Oakwood High School and Oakwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oakwood City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Oakwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.52
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
105 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
23 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,664 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
81%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
130
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,260 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,749 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,260
$17,216
Spending / Student
$20,749
$17,164
Best Oakwood City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Grades: 1-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Grades: 1-6
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Magnet School
219 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Grades: K
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,049 students.
What is the rank of Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District is ranked #8 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio 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 Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakwood City School District?
81% of Oakwood City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakwood City School District?
Oakwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Oakwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,749 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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