Our Third Decade
Founded in 1982

Community: The Oakland School is a non-profit, co-educational high school, located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The school draws students from Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Accreditation: The Oakland School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the United Private Academic Schools Association of Pennsylvania.

Enrollment: up to 70 students in all secondary grades.

Student Range: Gifted to the average, as well as those who have special needs.

Class Size: There is a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and the average class size is 6.

Programs: The academic program offers a curriculum in communications, mathematics, arts, humanities, science, social studies, foreign languages and computer education.

Extra-curricular activities provide participation in writing workshop, play production, Utopia magazine, student council, chess, yearbook, social activities, and others.

Gifted Programs are available to challenge the highly motivated learner.

Community Service: All students must perform community service to fulfill graduation requirements.

Staff: The school is directed by a teacher-administration team. Certified professional teachers provide the educational leadership and instruction for the student body. An experienced counselor aids students in scholastic development and other needs, including applications to the college of choice.