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Oakwood High School vs. Northridge High School

Should you attend Oakwood High School or Northridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Oakwood High School
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Northridge High School
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Oakwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 668 students in grades 9-12, Oakwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Northridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
668 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oakwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakwood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oakwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oakwood City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northridge Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#145 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 5%)
#2561 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oakwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in OH)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oakwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oakwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oakwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in OH)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Oakwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Oakwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oakwood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
136
130
Grade 10 Students
163
140
Grade 11 Students
173
107
Grade 12 Students
196
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oakwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oakwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oakwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oakwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oakwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oakwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oakwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oakwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oakwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oakwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oakwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oakwood City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
100%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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