Serving 157 students in grades 6-12, Far West 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
75%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)21-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Far West?
The graduation rate of Far West is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Far West?
157 students attend Far West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Far West students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Far West?
Far West has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Far West offer ?
Far West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Far West part of?
Far West is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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