Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)

Far West Continuation School serves 212 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
66%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Far West Continuation School?
212 students attend Far West Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Far West Continuation School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Far West Continuation School?
Far West Continuation School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Far West Continuation School offer ?
Far West Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Far West Continuation School part of?
Far West Continuation School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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