Oakland International High School opened in August 2007 with the support of The Internationals Network for Public Schools, Oakland Unified School District, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Oakland International High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland International High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakland International High School 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 International High School is 0.35, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland International High School's ranking?
Oakland International High School is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakland International High School often compared to?
Oakland International High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland International High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland International High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland International High School?
290 students attend Oakland International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oakland International High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland International High School?
Oakland International High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland International High School offer ?
Oakland International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland International High School part of?
Oakland International High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland International High School located?
Oakland International High School is located in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Temescal.
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