Oak Park High School is a public high school located in Oak Park, Michigan an inner suburb of Detroit. The school is part of the Oak Park School district. It serves about 1,130 students in grades 9 to 12 from Oak Park and surrounding communities around Detroit.
Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Oak Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Oak Park High School's student population of 873 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Oak Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2941 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Oak Park High School's ranking?
Oak Park High School is ranked #2941 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Park High School is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Oak Park High School?
873 students attend Oak Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oak Park High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park High School?
Oak Park High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Park High School offer ?
Oak Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park High School part of?
Oak Park High School is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025The school might of improved since 1996, but when I went there it was a horrible school. But at that time you couldnt go to another school you had to stay with in your district. If I couldve I wouldve transfer. If the school has not change I would never ever recommend this school to anyone. They were yrs behind in academic programs. The Facilities were falling apart, ei holes in the ceilings.Review Oak Park High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The school might of improved since 1996, but when I went there it was a horrible school. But at that time you couldnt go to another school you had to stay with in your district. If I couldve I wouldve transfer. If the school has not change I would never ever recommend this school to anyone. They were yrs behind in academic programs. The Facilities were falling apart, ei holes in the ceilings.
Review Oak Park High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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