OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Oakland High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lafayette School Corporation school district, located in Lafayette, IN with about 62 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Oakland High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oakland High School, located at 1100 Elizabeth Street in Lafayette, Indiana, functions as an alternative educational setting within the Lafayette School Corporation. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, non-traditional learning environment than what is typically offered in a large comprehensive high school. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the program focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and individualized academic paths to help students successfully earn their high school diplomas.

The culture at Oakland High School emphasizes holistic student development, providing not only academic instruction but also social and emotional resources to help students overcome barriers to graduation. Through a curriculum tailored to meet state standards while accommodating diverse learning paces, the school works to re-engage students who have struggled in traditional settings. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, Oakland High School plays a vital role in ensuring that all youth in the Lafayette community have an accessible pathway to secondary education and future success.

For more information, contact Oakland High School at (765) 807-8550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.