Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park Independent ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Oak Park Independent's student population of 189 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Educating Compassionate and Creative Global Citizens'
School Rankings
Oak Park Independent ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Independent is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2133 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #2133 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
189 students attend Oak Park Independent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oak Park Independent students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park Independent?
Oak Park Independent has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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