For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,328 students in 94601, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 94601, CA are Oakland Charter High School, Life Academy and Arise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 94601 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 94601, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 94601 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Life Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94601, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Life Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Arise High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 East 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Fremont High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5570
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
94601, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Gr: 10-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1936 Courtland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 904-6400
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 904-6400
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Youth Employment Partnership Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2300 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 94601, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 94601, CA include Oakland Charter High School, Life Academy and Arise High School.
How many public high schools are located in 94601?
4 public high schools are located in 94601.
What is the racial composition of students in 94601?
94601 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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