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Not sure about your future? Great Oaks can help!

Still figuring out what you want to be when you “grow up”? You’re not alone! Great Oaks lets you actually try out a career while you’re still in high school. Why cheaper than switching majors after a year (or more!) of college, right? Plus, you might just discover your dream job – and even land a good job or apprenticeship right after graduation!

  • Career-focused high school with 30+ programs across four SW Ohio campuses (cincinnati, Wilmington, Milford, Sharonville).

  • Explore careers, earn college credit & certifications in high school. Get a head start on college, a career, or the military – potentially debt free. Test drive your future now!

  • (Spoiler: It’s FREE!) Gtreat news! Great Oaks is a free public high school. Some programs might need you to buy a uniform, but help is available if you need it. 

  • Nope! While your high school is linked to the closest Great Oaks location, you can apply to any campus that has the program you want. Your choice!

  • Talk to your school counselor to see if a half-day schedule at Great Oaks could work for you.

  • Absolutely! Our Intervention Specialists work with students, parents, your high school, and others to make sure you get the support you need based on your IEP/504. We’re all about helping you build skills, learn, and become independant for a successful start to your career. 

  • Yep! You’ll earn at leasr two credits in math, English, science, and social studies during your junior and senior years at Great Oaks, so you’ll be on track to graduate. 

  • Your high school will give you your diploma at graduaiton. But don’t worry, we have a special end-of-year ceremony where you’ll get a “career passport” showing off all your cool achievements at Great Oaks – certifications, college credits, a resume, and more!

  • Your high school usually provides busing to the Great Oaks campus closest to them. You can also drive yourself (parking’s free!). Ask your school counselor for the lowdown on transportation.