Serving 339 students in grades 6-12, Bay Area Technology 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Area Technology's student population of 339 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bay Area Technology is 0.52, 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)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Advanced Math and Science Olympiad Program, AP History Tutoring, Arts & Crafts Club, Backgammon Club, Basketball Club, Creative Writing Club, Digital Arts Club, Diversity Club, Europe Trip Club, Folk Dance Club, Geography Bee, Homework Club, Honor Society, Lego Robotics Club, Mentoring Club, Science Fair and Olympiad Club, Science Turoting Club, Simcity Club, Soccer Club, Student Council, Taekwondo Club
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay Area Technology?
The graduation rate of Bay Area Technology is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bay Area Technology?
339 students attend Bay Area Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bay Area Technology students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Bay Area Technology offer ?
Bay Area Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bay Area Technology part of?
Bay Area Technology is part of Bay Area Technology School District.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2011
The best community school in Oakland, great teachers, dedicated staff, advanced programs for GATE students, free after school programs until 6 pm.
what else does a parent want?
5 6/21/2010
This school was a blessing for my child. The teachers actually cared and spent extra hours trying to teach my child. We had to move out of town last year and my son still misses his teachers.
5 3/22/2010
Our school is the best. We will have football next year !
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