Oak Park Preparatory Academy

694 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

694

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Park Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	8
Black	661
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	9

Black
661 (95.2 %)
American Indian
9 (1.3 %)
White
8 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.2 %)
Two or More
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oak Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(248)336-7620
Website:	http://oakparkschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 225