- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OH
Oakwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445801467
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 18
- high schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 656
- students enrolled
Oakwood High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood High School ranks #4 of 18 high schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Oakwood High School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390445801467 · Dayton, OH High · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 21.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith Elementary School (494 students)
Oakwood High School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Oakwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oakwood High School
656 students
- Smith Elementa
Smith Elementary School
494 students
- Harman Element
Harman Elementary School
403 students
- Oakwood Junior
Oakwood Junior High School
319 students
- Julian & Marjo 130
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
130 students
What this shows Oakwood High School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood High School compares
Oakwood High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 5.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Oakwood High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakwood City reports $15,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harman Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Dayton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stebbins High School
Standard public school
1,092 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Standard public school
785 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall High School
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Early College High School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northridge High School
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Meadowdale High School
Standard public school
479 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood High School
How many students attend Oakwood High School?
Oakwood High School has 656 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood High School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood High School?
Oakwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakwood High School rank among high schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood High School ranks #4 of 18 high schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakwood City?
Besides Oakwood High School, Oakwood City also operates Smith Elementary School (494 students), Harman Elementary School (403 students), and Oakwood Junior High School (319 students). See the Oakwood City district page for the complete list.