Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)

Oakland Altr. High School serves 156 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
33%
5%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oakland Altr. High School?
156 students attend Oakland Altr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oakland Altr. High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Oakland Altr. High School offer ?
Oakland Altr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Altr. High School part of?
Oakland Altr. High School is part of Tacoma School District.

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