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Oakwood High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Fithian, IL · NCES 171080001317

At a glance

Reported students

256

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

50th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

414.5

Oakwood High School: 256 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
278
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1

What the reported data says about Oakwood High School

Oakwood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fithian. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Oakwood CUSD 76. NCES reports 256 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Oakwood High School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.1%
Students with disabilities
11.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
51.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White90.6%
  • Hispanic6.6%
  • Black2%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Oakwood High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Oakwood Grade School

Elementary · Oakwood CUSD 76

PK–085732.8 mi
Prairieview-Ogden South Elem

Elementary · Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197

KG–061166.9 mi
Salt Fork High School

High · Salt Fork Community Unit District 512

09–122487.1 mi
Salt Fork North Elementary School

Elementary · Salt Fork Community Unit District 512

PK–052747.1 mi
Middlefork School RSSP

High · Vermilion ROE

06–1208.9 mi
Middlefork School TAOEP

High · Vermilion ROE

06–1208.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Oakwood High School

What grades does Oakwood High School serve?

Oakwood High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oakwood CUSD 76.

How many students attend Oakwood High School?

Oakwood High School reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Oakwood High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 256 students and 21.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Oakwood High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Oakwood High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakwood CUSD 76 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Oakwood High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Oakwood High School in?

Oakwood High School is part of Oakwood CUSD 76, based in Oakwood, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Oakwood High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oakwood Grade School (2.8 mi), Prairieview-Ogden South Elem (6.9 mi), Salt Fork High School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.