Oakland Senior High School is a public high school in Oakland, California. Established in 1869, it is the oldest high school in Oakland and the sixth oldest high school in the state.
Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oakland High School's student population of 214 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Oakland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland High School's ranking?
Oakland High School is ranked #375 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Oakland High School often compared to?
Oakland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutherlin High School, North Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Oakland High School?
214 students attend Oakland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Oakland High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakland High School offer ?
Oakland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland High School part of?
Oakland High School is part of Oakland SD 1 School District.
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