Media College Preparatory (Closed 2013)

4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Media College Preparatory serves 265 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
20-29%
59%
(11-12)
20-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
43%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(11-12)
60-64%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Media College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Media College Preparatory is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Media College Preparatory?
265 students attend Media College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Media College Preparatory students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Media College Preparatory?
Media College Preparatory has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Media College Preparatory offer ?
Media College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Media College Preparatory part of?
Media College Preparatory is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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