Oakwood School
11600 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA, 91601-0916 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (818)752-4400
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Oakwood School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1950
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 756 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 29% 38%
Students by Grade
Kind - 40 students
Grade 1 - 40 students
Grade 2 - 40 students
Grade 3 - 40 students
Grade 4 - 40 students
Grade 5 - 41 students
Grade 6 - 40 students
Grade 7 - 80 students
Grade 8 - 81 students
Grade 9 - 80 students
Grade 10 - 78 students
Grade 11 - 78 students
Grade 12 - 78 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 76 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 58%
Average Class Size 18
Number of AP Courses 16
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 9
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,000
% on Financial Aid 16%
Average Financial Aid Grant $19
Headmaster James A Astman PhD
Admissions Director David Lee and Nancy Goldberg
Admissions Associate Margie Llinas
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 9

Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryEquestrian
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10

Extracurriculars
You've Got a FriendVisual Arts
Student GovernmentStudent Publications
RoboticsPerforming Arts
Peer TutoringMock Trial
Cultural Awareness AssociationChess Club
 
School Notes:
  • 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.
  • Profile last updated: 09/11/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 91601 )
School Zip ( 91601 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 36,616 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 32%
Population Average Age 31 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $31,671 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.1 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 43 years old 41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (91601)



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% Owning / % Renting 21% / 79% 55% / 45%
 
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