Serving 958 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independent Study Sojourner Truth ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independent Study Sojourner Truth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Independent Study Sojourner Truth's student population of 958 students has grown by 477% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 292% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Independent Study Sojourner Truth is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
34%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
The graduation rate of Independent Study Sojourner Truth is 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
958 students attend Independent Study Sojourner Truth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Independent Study Sojourner Truth students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Independent Study Sojourner Truth offer ?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Independent Study Sojourner Truth part of?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Independent Study Sojourner Truth located?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth is located in the Oak Knoll Golf Links neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Oak Knoll Golf Links.
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