Independent Study Sojourner Truth
- Independent Study Sojourner Truth serves 118 students in grades Kindergarten-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 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Independent Study Sojourner Truth places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Independent Study Sojourner Truth's student population of 118 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 118 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independent Study Sojourner Truth's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independent Study Sojourner Truth is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #8912 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 27% | 6% |
| White | 12% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Independent Study Sojourner Truth is Castlemont High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Community School For Creative Education (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Community School For Creative Education (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland Community School For Creative Education Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 208 students
0.3 miles
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510)686-4131 0.3 K-8 208 - Oakland Howard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 214 students
0.3 miles
8755 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510)639-3244 0.3 K-5 214 - Oakland Castlemont High School Grades: 9-12 | 759 students
0.7 miles
8601 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510)639-1466 0.7 9-12 759 - Oakland Parker Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 288 students
0.7 miles
7929 Ney Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510)879-1440 0.7 K-8 288 - Oakland Castlemont Primary Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 72 students
0.8 miles
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510)457-6900 0.8 K-5 72
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