Oakland Charter Academy originally Jingletown Charter School, is a charter school in Oakland, California serving middle school students. Opened in 1994, it is the first and oldest charter school in Oakland and one of the first in California.
Serving 223 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Oakland Charter Academy's student population of 223 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakland Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Charter Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8756 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Charter Academy's ranking?
Oakland Charter Academy is ranked #8756 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakland Charter Academy often compared to?
Oakland Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Of Alameda Elementary School, Aims College Prep Middle School, American Indian Public Charter School Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oakland Charter Academy?
223 students attend Oakland Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oakland Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Charter Academy?
Oakland Charter Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland Charter Academy offer ?
Oakland Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oakland Charter Academy part of?
Oakland Charter Academy is part of Oakland Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
This school isn't like upa who think about fun, here we earn the fun! Don't argue that your son/daughter gets in trouble, the reason is b/c they distract the kids who actually want to LEARN!!! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN OAKLAND, UPA ISN'T OK U CAN TELL BY THE GRAFFITI THAT THEY WRITE!!!!!!!!!!LOOK AT THEIR TEST SCORES
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