OAK PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Oak Park Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 139 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 9 teachers, Oak Park Preparatory Academy 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.

Oak Park Preparatory Academy, located in the historic Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, California, is a charter middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the St. HOPE Public Schools network, the academy is founded on a mission of closing the achievement gap and preparing students for success in competitive high schools and universities. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a focus on character development, aiming to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education to a diverse student population.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and civic engagement. It leverages the St. HOPE model, which integrates community revitalization with educational excellence, often encouraging students to take pride in their neighborhood and contribute to their local environment. By maintaining high expectations for both conduct and scholarship, Oak Park Preparatory Academy seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, self-discipline, and leadership qualities necessary to thrive in their future educational and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Oak Park Preparatory Academy at (916) 533-4861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.