Oakland High School
Tel:
(510)874-3676
- Oakland High School serves 1,562 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (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 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Oakland High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Oakland High School's student population of 1,562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oakland High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oakland High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #6911 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 33% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | 33% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 72% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Oakland High School is Millennium High Alternative (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edna Brewer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bella Vista Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland Bella Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
0.3 miles
1025 E. 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510)436-4900 0.3 K-5 457 - Oakland Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 412 students
0.4 miles
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510)874-3600 0.4 K-5 412 - Oakland Edna Brewer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
0.4 miles
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510)531-6600 0.4 6-8 810 - Oakland Crocker Highlands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 459 students
0.7 miles
525 Midcrest Rd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510)451-5900 0.7 K-5 459 - Oakland Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 715 students
1.0 miles
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510)874-3354 1.0 K-5 715
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