OAKS ACADEMY INC

The goals of The Oaks Academy align with our mission, “... to provide a rich, classical education to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preparing them to succeed in a rigorous secondary educational program and to demonstrate spiritual, social and emotional maturity."

The Oaks Academy is a classical school aligned by its mission, core values and principles. Over time, The Oaks has organically (and internally) developed a unique curriculum derived from methods used in classical education and from British educator, Charlotte Mason. Classical education philosophies draw from great works across our civilization's historical timeline and integrate the best ideas from history, literature, science, mathematics, art, Latin, and music. The philosophies of Charlotte Mason engage children in learning from a holistic approach in which education is comprised of authentic learning based on relationships, forming habits of learning, and developing an atmosphere conducive to joy.

The Oaks Academy has grown and demonstrates academic success year after year. The Oaks is lauded by state and city leaders as a successful example of an urban school because of the rigorous education and success of its graduates, and because of the diversity of the population it serves. Key leaders from the Mayor's Office cite The Oaks as a positive asset for urban education in Indianapolis. The Oaks receives financial support from the local community and from national education investors like the Walton Family Foundation to continue to grow and carry out its mission.

The Oaks received the top score in the state, by corporation, on the spring 2015 ISTEP standardized test and consistently performs above district and state averages on the IREAD and ISTEP state exams. Additionally, 99% of Oaks alumni graduate from high school, and 87% go on to attend college. The Oaks has also been recognized by the wider community. It was named an Effective Compassion Regional Hope Award winner by World Magazine; received the Indianapolis Urban League Educational Excellence Award; and received the Indianapolis Recorder and Indianapolis Minority Magazine Rosa Parks Trailblazer Award.