Serving 1,880 students in grades 9-12, Oakland Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oakland Technical High School's student population of 1,880 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakland Technical High School is 0.80, 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)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Technical High School often compared to?
Oakland Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland International High School, Piedmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland Technical High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oakland Technical High School?
1,880 students attend Oakland Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Oakland Technical High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Technical High School?
Oakland Technical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland Technical High School offer ?
Oakland Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Technical High School part of?
Oakland Technical High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
School Reviews
3 12/31/2021
Glad the demographics changed dramatically.
3 6/16/2020
If you are a parent for the love of your own kids, well being just take them to a different highschool. this may seem like the best highschool in Oakland, but in reality, all other schools have inflated grading systems. C/o 2020 had countless teachers that straight up do not care about their students, and a few teachers that quit MID YEAR. this school is un-proportionally harder than another school in OUSD, making it much harder for them to get into California universities, as GPA''s are inflated. A top UC would compare 2 transcripts; one from OT and the other from skyline. the student from OT has a 3.8 GPA and is ranked top ~50 in their class (~50/450) and the other student from skyline would have a GPA of 3.9, however class rank 200/400. the universities cannot view the class ranks, and also does not know the difference between the two schools, ultimately selecting the student from skyline.
5 2/28/2012
this school is the pits.My sons went there a few years ago and if I had it to do over again I would not have sent them there. My sons are white and were in classes above honors which the colleges did not recognize.One son dropped out the other graduated and did go to college . If I had it to do over again things would have been different.
2 1/5/2012
Loved going to school there. Graduated 1963.
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