Dewey Academy
- Dewey Academy serves 228 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Dewey Academy's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 228 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dewey Academy's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dewey Academy is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9511 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | 40% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-44% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oakland Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dewey Academy is Metwest High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Escuelita Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Escuelita Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland La Escuelita Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 404 students
0.1 miles
1100 Third Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510)874-7762 0.1 K-8 404 - Oakland Metwest High School Grades: 9-12 | 171 students
0.1 miles
314 E. Tenth St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510)451-5902 0.1 9-12 171 - Oakland Gateway To College At Laney College Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 94 students
0.3 miles
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)464-3592 0.3 9-12 94 - Oakland American Indian Public Charter School Ii Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 644 students
0.5 miles
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)893-8701 0.5 K-8 644 - Oakland Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 739 students
0.5 miles
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)874-3372 0.5 K-5 739
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