Oakland High School

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Oakland High School ranks 132 nd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oakland High School is a public high school located in Oakland, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 67 students. The school is part of the Oakland CUSD 5 district, which is ranked 485 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakland High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 132nd out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 499th out of 699 in 2021-2022 (1-star rating). The school's performance for male students and white students has also been inconsistent, with rankings ranging from the top 180 to the bottom 500 in the state. Oakland High School's graduation rates have been generally higher than the state average, but the wide range from 94.1% in 2020-2021 to 76.2% in 2021-2022 indicates potential challenges in maintaining consistent student success. The school's dropout rates have also been variable, ranging from 0.0% in 2017-2018 to 7.9% in 2020-2021, and chronic absenteeism has significantly increased from 12.5% in 2019-2020 to 26.9% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Arcola High School, Villa Grove High School, and Tuscola High School, Oakland High School generally performs worse in terms of statewide rankings, academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This suggests that the challenges faced by Oakland High School may be unique or more pronounced than those of its neighboring schools, and the school may need targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

310 Teeter St
Oakland, IL 61943-5304

(217) 346-2118

District: Oakland CUSD 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,882

Feeder schools for Oakland High School:

Elementary:

Lake Crest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.5

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakland High School ranks better than 81.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.41. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Oakland High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland High School is $10,882.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland High School 132^nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Oakland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Oakland CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland CUSD 5 485^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakland High School

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Rank History for all students at Oakland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	12.42	514^th	586	12.3%
2004	68.36	191^st	592	67.7%
2005	56.50	294^th	590	50.2%
2006	62.79	234^th	596	60.7%
2008	67.38	202^nd	624	67.6%
2009	63.84	247^th	632	60.9%
2010	39.00	456^th	643	29.1%
2011	67.51	236^th	655	64.0%
2012	57.58	317^th	665	52.3%
2013	78.41	132^nd	670	80.3%
2014	76.47	146^th	670	78.2%
2015	47.74	283^rd	614	53.9%
2016	34.78	433^rd	643	32.7%
2017	40.71	392^nd	642	38.9%
2018	52.46	293^rd	647	54.7%
2019	49.02	347^th	701	50.5%
2021	48.50	309^th	688	55.1%
2022	29.21	500^th	699	28.5%
2023	29.94	499^th	699	28.6%
2024	76.41	132^nd	697	81.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.94	294^th	619	52.5%
2019	34.17	447^th	675	33.8%
2021	66.39	180^th	653	72.4%
2023	27.83	489^th	668	26.8%

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Rank History for White students at Oakland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	36.73	336^th	548	38.7%
2019	28.34	402^nd	552	27.2%
2021	34.64	332^nd	553	40.0%
2022	17.74	493^rd	560	12.0%
2023	15.17	513^th	557	7.9%
2024	60.04	181^st	554	67.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	118	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	118
1990	117	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	117
1991	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1992	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1993	134	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
1994	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1995	147	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
1996	147	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
1997	142	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	147
1998	147	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
1999	148	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	150
2000	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
2001	152	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	153
2002	148	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2003	148	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2004	120	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
2005	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2006	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
2007	114	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	116
2008	119	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	121
2009	122	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	124
2010	101	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	102
2011	79	1	1	0	0	0	0	81
2012	90	1	1	0	0	0	0	92
2013	75	1	2	0	0	0	0	78
2014	78	1	2	1	0	0	0	82
2015	81	1	1	1	0	0	0	84
2016	68	0	1	1	0	0	0	70
2017	75	0	0	0	0	0	0	75
2018	74	1	0	1	0	0	2	78
2019	65	1	0	3	0	0	4	73
2020	59	0	0	5	0	0	5	69
2021	67	0	0	4	0	0	3	74
2022	68	0	0	1	0	0	1	70
2023	65	0	0	0	0	0	2	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	118	10.5	11.2	n/a
1990	117	10.5	11.1	n/a
1991	127	11.1	11.4	n/a
1992	130	11.0	11.8	n/a
1993	134	10.6	12.6	n/a
1994	139	10.2	13.6	n/a
1995	148	12.6	11.7	n/a
1996	148	12.6	11.7	n/a
1997	147	11.9	12.4	n/a
1998	148	12.9	11.5	n/a
1999	150	15.6	9.6	n/a
2000	143	16.9	8.5	n/a
2001	153	14.9	10.3	n/a
2002	149	13.4	11.1	20.8
2003	149	13.4	11.1	20.8
2004	121	12.4	9.8	24
2005	113	11.4	9.9	23.9
2006	117	11.0	10.6	33.3
2007	116	10.0	11.6	35.3
2008	121	10.0	12.1	35.5
2009	124	11.0	11.3	40.3
2010	102	10.0	10.2	46.1
2011	81	9.0	9.0	48.1
2012	92	8.0	11.5	50
2013	78	19.2	4.0	44.9
2014	82	9.0	9.1	51.2
2015	84	10.0	8.4	51.2
2016	70	10.0	7.0	44.3
2017	75	11.0	6.7	33.3
2018	78	11.5	6.7	41
2019	73	12.9	5.6	42.5
2020	69	11.9	5.7	34.8
2021	74	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	70	8.4	8.2	38.6
2023	67	12.0	5.5	38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	118	10.5	11.2	n/a
1990	117	10.5	11.1	n/a
1991	127	11.1	11.4	n/a
1992	130	11.0	11.8	n/a
1993	134	10.6	12.6	n/a
1994	139	10.2	13.6	n/a
1995	148	12.6	11.7	n/a
1996	148	12.6	11.7	n/a
1997	147	11.9	12.4	n/a
1998	148	12.9	11.5	n/a
1999	150	15.6	9.6	n/a
2000	143	16.9	8.5	n/a
2001	153	14.9	10.3	n/a
2002	149	13.4	11.1	20.8
2003	149	13.4	11.1	20.8
2004	121	12.4	9.8	24
2005	113	11.4	9.9	23.9
2006	117	11.0	10.6	33.3
2007	116	10.0	11.6	35.3
2008	121	10.0	12.1	35.5
2009	124	11.0	11.3	40.3
2010	102	10.0	10.2	46.1
2011	81	9.0	9.0	48.1
2012	92	8.0	11.5	50
2013	78	19.2	4.0	44.9
2014	82	9.0	9.1	51.2
2015	84	10.0	8.4	51.2
2016	70	10.0	7.0	44.3
2017	75	11.0	6.7	33.3
2018	78	11.5	6.7	41
2019	73	12.9	5.6	42.5
2020	69	11.9	5.7	34.8
2021	74	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	70	8.4	8.2	38.6
2023	67	12.0	5.5	38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.7%	100.0%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%		17.6%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	26.9%
2018	100.0%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	23.8%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	54.0%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.7%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	95.6%
2023	100.0%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%	100.0%	98.5%	100.0%	98.5%
2024	100.0%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	96.8%	98.4%	98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$17,109 (100.0%)	$17,109
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10,985 (100.0%)	$10,985
2021	$612 (4.1%)	$14,311 (95.9%)	$14,924
2022	$612 (4.1%)	$14,311 (95.9%)	$14,924
2023	$950 (8.9%)	$9,670 (91.0%)	$10,621
2024	$32 (0.3%)	$10,850 (99.7%)	$10,882

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 347^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 499^th of 699 High schools	21.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Oakland High School)	0	15.8	15.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oakland CUSD 5)	0	15.8	15.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland High School)	37.5	15.8	21.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland CUSD 5)	37.5	15.8	21.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Oakland High School)	41.7	26.3	15.4%
End of Course Science (Oakland CUSD 5)	41.7	26.3	15.4%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	73	67	8.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	65	65
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	38.8%	3.7%

Schools Near Oakland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)			IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakland High School	Public	9-12	310 Teeter St	Oakland	61943	Coles County	Oakland CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 346-2118	67	12	5.5	38.8%	65 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	76.4	132^nd of 697 public high schools	81.1%		29.9	499^th of 699 public high schools	28.6%	367								38.5	30.8	100.0	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	96.8	98.4	98.4	$10,882	$32	$10,850
Kansas High School	Public	7-12	310 S Front	Kansas	61933	Edgar County	Kansas CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 948-5175	82	9	8.7	58.5%	77 (93.9%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.9	599^th of 697 public high schools	14.1%		33.9	476^th of 699 public high schools	31.9%	123		46.2	70.0	56.5	30.8	40.0		0.0	9.1	92.5	93.8	93.8	93.8	90.0	93.8	83.8	78.8	$19,428	$152	$19,276
Shiloh High School	Public	9-12	21751 N 575th St	Hume	61932	Edgar County	Shiloh CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 531-1850	198	17	11.3	47.0%	182 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	45.9	346^th of 697 public high schools	50.4%		37.5	447^th of 699 public high schools	36.1%	101	69.4							14.3	25.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	$21,183	$393	$20,791
Lerna TAOEP	Public	6-12	10 3Rd St	Charleston	61920	Coles County	Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 235-4867	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paris TAOEP	Public	6-12	210 E Court St	Paris	61944	Edgar County	Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 348-0151	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shelbyville TAOEP	Public	6-12	730 7Th St	Charleston	61920	Coles County	Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 348-0151	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charleston High School	Public	9-12	1615 Lincoln Ave	Charleston	61920	Coles County	Charleston CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 639-5000	766	49	15.7	46.7%	626 (81.7%)	46 (6.0%)	35 (4.6%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.0%)	58.2	238^th of 697 public high schools	65.9%		42.1	411^th of 699 public high schools	41.2%	173	62.8							19.4	31.0	97.0	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.4	98.3	94.7	$17,686	$3,710	$13,976
Arcola High School	Public	7-12	351 W Washington St	Arcola	61910	Douglas County	Arcola CUSD 306	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 268-4962	290	26	11.2	54.5%	150 (51.7%)	6 (2.1%)	132 (45.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18	570^th of 697 public high schools	18.2%		42.5	406^th of 699 public high schools	41.9%	164	46.4	30.9	25.5	28.4	22.7	10.6	17.0	1.9	11.3	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.6	$16,121	$499	$15,622
Villa Grove High School	Public	9-12	400 N Sycamore St	Villa Grove	61956	Douglas County	Villa Grove CUSD 302	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 832-2321	201	16	12.5	45.3%	185 (92.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	65.5	192^nd of 697 public high schools	72.5%		46.2	376^th of 699 public high schools	46.2%	184	45.9							24.3	32.4	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	93.0	$12,080	$1,645	$10,434
Tuscola High School	Public	9-12	500 S Prairie St	Tuscola	61953	Douglas County	Tuscola CUSD 301	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 253-2377	297	23	13.2	38.7%	268 (90.2%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	53.5	279^th of 697 public high schools	60.0%		52.6	299^th of 699 public high schools	57.2%	20	40.3							14.1	32.4	97.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.7	97.4	96.7	$13,643	$116	$13,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland High School

What is the racial makeup of Oakland High School?

Students at Oakland High School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

Is Oakland High School a good school?

Oakland High School ranks 132^nd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Oakland High School?

Oakland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Crest Elementary School

How many students attend Oakland High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 67 students attended Oakland High School.

What district is Oakland High School in?

Oakland CUSD 5

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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