Oakwood School
School Notes Overview:
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 School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1950 | ||
| County | Los Angeles County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 755 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 29% | 37% | |
| 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 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 76 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 76 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 78 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 58% | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 16 | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 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. 8 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,680 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 16% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19 | ||
| Head of School | James A Astman PhD | ||
| Admissions Director | David Lee and Nancy Goldberg | ||
| Admissions Associate | Margie Llinas | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Equestrian | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chess Club | Cultural Awareness Association | ||
| Mock Trial | Peer Tutoring | ||
| Performing Arts | Robotics | ||
| Student Publications | Student Government | ||
| Visual Arts | You've Got a Friend | ||
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: 07/17/2009
In the News:
- Parolee Pleads Not Guilty in Burk Case (FOX 11 News Los Angeles)
posted on August 18, 2009 at 06:18:38 pm
A parolee charged with abducting and killing a 17- year-old Los Feliz girl pleaded not guilty today to murder and other charges in the July 24th crime. - Parolee pleads not guilty in Lily Burk murder case (Los Angeles Daily News)
posted on August 18, 2009 at 03:11:31 pm
Parolee Charlie Samuel pleaded not guilty this morning to charges of murder, kidnapping, and robbery in the slaying of 17-year-old Lily Burk of Los Feliz. - Hundreds Attend Memorial for Lily Burk (KNX 1070 Los Angeles)
posted on August 10, 2009 at 01:20:56 pm
LOS ANGELES (CBS) -- Hundreds turned out for a memorial service for a 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped and found dead in her own car last month in downtown Los Angeles. - Friends, Family Mourn Lily Burk, 17, At Memorial (CBS 2 Los Angeles)
posted on August 10, 2009 at 03:43:10 am
Hundreds turned out for a memorial service for a 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped and found dead in her own car last month in downtown Los Angeles. Fellow students, family and friends gathered at a park in Hollywood on Sunday to remember Lily Burk. Programs were handed out with her photo and guests signed books with warm messages about the teen. - Lily Burke Died From Traumatic Injuries (FOX 11 News Los Angeles)
posted on July 31, 2009 at 03:44:06 pm
A 17-year-old girl allegedly killed by a parolee near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles suffered a cut to her neck and other "traumatic injuries," the coroner's office said today.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (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 | 44 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 21% / 79% | 55% / 45% |
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- The Wesley School - 227 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- San Fernando Valley Professional School - 56 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
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