The educational program of Oakwood Junior High School is designed and developed to provide for a common education in basic knowledge and skills; stimulate diversified interests; assist students in making intelligent decisions concerning their future; meet the various individual needs of the students; provide satisfactory developmental social experiences; and provide a gradual transition from preadolescent education to learning experiences suited to the needs and interests of young adults. 

Doing what is best for students is our guiding principle. To this end, the Oakwood Junior High School community commits the resources, support, expertise, and experiences needed for all students to achieve.

The Oakwood Junior High School serves approximately 334 students in grades seven and eight, with a total of 32 staff members, 17 of whom are dedicated in full to educating the junior high population and 15 of whom are shared staff members with  Senior High School. Oakwood Junior High School also employs one full-time school guidance counselor, and one full-time administrative assistant. Located in the Junior High Office is the school clinic which is home to a full-time registered nurse.