Oakwood Secondary School

11600 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA, 91601-0916
Tel: (818)732-3150
Grades: K - 12 | 755 students
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In keeping with its founding mission - to provide creative and intellectual challenge in a positive, joyful, humane atmosphere - Oakwood takes the growth and development of children seriously. Elementary students study arts, sciences, and humanities as coordinated disciplines. Secondary students enjoy a challenging college preparatory program balanced with extensive opportunities in fine and performing arts, athletics, and other co- and extra-curricular activities. Through close relationships between teachers and students, Oakwood fosters personal integrity, independence of thought, a passion for knowledge, and the desire to make a difference.

School Overview:
Oakwood Secondary School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1950
Student Body
Total Students 755 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 29% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 58%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
Advanced Courses
See website
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 13
Yearly Tuition Cost $30,200
% on Financial Aid 16%
Average Financial Aid Grant $19,000
Admissions Director David Lee and Nancy Goldberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Equestrian
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Cultural Awareness Association
Mock Trial Peer Tutoring
Performing Arts Robotics
Student Publications Student Government
Visual Arts You've Got a Friend

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Nearby Schools:

Oakwood Secondary School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
St Paul's First Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.4 mi. away
The Neighborhood School
Gr. K-1 | 0.6 mi. away
The Wesley School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away
The Country School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Valley Torah High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.7 mi. away

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