OAK PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Oak Park Preparatory Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oak Park School District of the City of school district, located in OAK PARK, MI with about 831 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, Oak Park Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Oak Park, Michigan, is a key component of the Oak Park School District. The school focuses on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment designed to prepare middle-grade students for the challenges of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations and supportive instruction, the academy aims to bridge the gap between primary education and collegiate readiness, ensuring that students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

The academy’s approach centers on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for student development and extracurricular engagement. As part of the broader Oak Park community, the school utilizes its resources to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere where both students and staff are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Oak Park Preparatory Academy strives to be a pillar of educational growth within the district.

For more information, contact Oak Park Preparatory Academy at (248) 336-7620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23261 SCOTIA RD
OAK PARK, MI 48237-6804
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OAK PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in OAK PARK, MI with about 831 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
831
Teachers:
45.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 831 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.4%
White
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.