Oak Park Independent

Oak Park Independent, a micro-enrollment multi-level school in Oak Park, California, run under Oak Park Unified, caters to 189 students, covering grades K through 12. That puts it 69% leaner than the typical public school in California, which averages around 602 students.

Oak Park Independent is one of 7 schools operated by Oak Park Unified, a district that teaches 4,437 students overall.

Demographically, Oak Park Independent lists that the largest single group is White, at 56% of enrollment; the rest looks like 17% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 8% Black, 7% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 34.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 18.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 13% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Ventura County runs at roughly 59%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Ventura County indicate the typical household earns roughly $109,797 per year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Ventura County's 238 public schools (combined enrollment of about 147,841 students), Oak Park Independent is one campus in the mix.

Oak View High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 3%: 194 students in 2018 compared to 189 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 62% to 56% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 27.7:1 in 2018 to 34.2:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.