Business And Information Technology High School (Closed 2013)

8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Business And Information Technology High School serves 195 students in grades 9-12. 
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 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
11-19%
59%
(11-12)
11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
30%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(11-12)
55-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
8%
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?
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 Business And Information Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Business And Information Technology High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Business And Information Technology High School?
195 students attend Business And Information Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Business And Information Technology High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Business And Information Technology High School?
Business And Information Technology High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Business And Information Technology High School offer ?
Business And Information Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Business And Information Technology High School part of?
Business And Information Technology High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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