Oakland Alternative High School serves 290 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
32%
5%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oakland Alternative High School?
290 students attend Oakland Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oakland Alternative High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Alternative High School?
Oakland Alternative High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakland Alternative High School offer ?
Oakland Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Alternative High School part of?
Oakland Alternative High School is part of Tacoma School District.
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