Serving 246 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Charter Academy 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakland Charter Academy's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakland Charter Academy is 0.22, which is less 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)29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oakland Charter Academy often compared to?
Oakland Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Of Alameda Elementary School, Aims College Prep Middle School, American Indian Public Charter Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oakland Charter Academy?
246 students attend Oakland Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oakland Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Charter Academy?
Oakland Charter Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland Charter Academy offer ?
Oakland Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oakland Charter Academy part of?
Oakland Charter Academy is part of Oakland Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
This school isn't like upa who think about fun, here we earn the fun! Don't argue that your son/daughter gets in trouble, the reason is b/c they distract the kids who actually want to LEARN!!! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN OAKLAND, UPA ISN'T OK U CAN TELL BY THE GRAFFITI THAT THEY WRITE!!!!!!!!!!LOOK AT THEIR TEST SCORES
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