Oakland Unified School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 126 public schools in Oakland Unified School District, serving 50,090 students. Oakland Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in Oakland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Oakland Unified School District are Hillcrest Elementary School, Peralta Elementary School and Chabot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Oakland Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ousd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (510) 434-7790 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 126 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 50,090 Students | 6,196,271 Students |
| # of Teachers | 2,329 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked within the3/, bottom 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 63% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 73% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 124 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 6,751 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | 14% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 22,876 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 46% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 12,128 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 24% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 5,040 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 10% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 462 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2,709 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 4,943 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 4,115 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 4,093 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 4,033 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 3,949 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 3,933 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 3,847 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 3,688 | 474,570 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 3,582 | 472,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 3,572 | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 3,595 | 481,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 3,360 | 473,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 3,297 | 485,939 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 83 | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,123 is higher than the state average of 10657. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,313 is higher than the state average of $10,724. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $517 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $572 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,123 | 10657 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,313 | 10724 |
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Oakland Unified School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hillcrest Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
Rank:10/, Top 5%30 Marguerite Dr.10
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1270
Grades: K-8 | 387 students
- Peralta Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:10/, Top 5%460 63rd St.10
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-7365
Grades: K-5 | 329 students
- Chabot Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 81%
Rank:10/, Top 5%6686 Chabot Rd.10
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-4884
Grades: K-5 | 567 students
- Thornhill Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:10/, Top 5%5880 Thornhill Dr.10
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-6800
Grades: K-5 | 390 students
- Downtown Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 76%
Rank:10/, Top 10%2000 Dennison St.10
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Grades: 6-8 | 275 students
- Crocker Highlands Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%
Rank:10/, Top 10%525 Midcrest Rd.10
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 451-5900
Grades: K-5 | 473 students
- Montclair Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:10/, Top 10%1757 Mountain Blvd.10
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-6100
Grades: K-5 | 634 students
- Oakland Charter High School Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:10/, Top 10%2433 Coolidge Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 893-8700
Grades: 9-12 | 412 students
- Francophone Charter School Of Oakland Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%9736 Lawlor St.10
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Grades: K-8 | 190 students
- American Indian Public Charter Ii Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 64%
Rank:9/, Top 20%171 12th St.10
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: K-8 | 647 students
- Oakland School For The Arts Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 73%
Rank:9/, Top 20%530 18th St.10
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12 | 755 students
- American Indian Public Charter Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:9/, Top 20%171 12th St.10
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 6-8 | 146 students
- Cleveland Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 59%
Rank:9/, Top 20%745 Cleveland St.10
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-3600
Grades: K-5 | 411 students
- Joaquin Miller Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:8/, Top 30%5525 Ascot Dr.10
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6688
Grades: K-5 | 435 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 54%
Rank:8/, Top 30%225 11th St.10
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3372
Grades: K-5 | 744 students
- Kaiser Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%25 S. Hill Ct.10
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Grades: K-5 | 274 students
- Glenview Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%4215 La Cresta Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6677
Grades: K-5 | 455 students
- Sequoia Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:8/, Top 30%3730 Lincoln Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6696
Grades: K-5 | 436 students
- Redwood Heights Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%4401 39th Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6644
Grades: K-5 | 362 students
- East Bay Innovation Academy Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
Rank:7/, Top 50%3400 Malcolm Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Grades: 6-12 | 497 students
- Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts High School Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:7/, Top 50%12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D10
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
- Lighthouse Community Charter High School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:7/, Top 50%444 Hegenberger Rd.10
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8225
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
- Oakland Unity High School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:7/, Top 50%6038 Brann St.10
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
- Community Day Middle School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:7/, Top 50%4917 Mountain Blvd.10
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8 | 11 students
- Ralph J. Bunche High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1240 18th St.10
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3300
Grades: 9-12 | 100 students
- Claremont Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 53%
Rank:7/, Top 50%5750 College Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7337
Grades: 6-8 | 474 students
- Edna Brewer Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 52%
Rank:7/, Top 50%3748 13th Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 531-6600
Grades: 6-8 | 805 students
- American Indian Public High School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:7/, Top 50%746 Grand Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 9-12 | 360 students
- Aspire Monarch Academy Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1445 101st Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 568-3101
Grades: K-5 | 408 students
- Oakland Technical High School Math: 32% | Reading: 53%
Rank:6/, Top 50%4351 Brd.way10
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 450-5400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,998 student
- Bella Vista Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1025 E. 28th St.10
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 436-4900
Grades: K-5 | 447 students
- Arise High School Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%3301 E. 12th St. Ste. 20510
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
- Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 45%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%6200 San Pablo Ave.10
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 658-2900
Grades: K-8 | 568 students
- North Oakland Community Charter Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%1000 42nd St.10
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-0540
Grades: K-8 | 226 students
- Manzanita Seed Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%2409 E. 27th St.10
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-2832
Grades: K-5 | 400 students
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