For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 347 students in 94609, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 94609, CA are Oakland International High School and Street Academy Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 94609 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 94609, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 94609 have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakland International High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94609, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Street Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 29th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 94609, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 94609, CA include Oakland International High School and Street Academy Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in 94609?
2 public high schools are located in 94609.
What is the racial composition of students in 94609?
94609 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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