Oakland Technical High School, known locally as Oakland Tech or simply "Tech", is a public high school in Oakland, California, United States, and is operated under the jurisdiction of the Oakland Unified School District. It is one of six comprehensive public high school campuses in Oakland.
Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Oakland Technical High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland Technical High School's student population of 1,813 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakland Technical High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Technical High School is 0.79, which is more 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
#3268 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
30%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobo The Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Technical High School's ranking?
Oakland Technical High School is ranked #3268 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakland Technical High School often compared to?
Oakland Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline High School, Piedmont High School, Oakland International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland Technical High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland Technical High School?
1,813 students attend Oakland Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Oakland Technical High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Technical High School?
Oakland Technical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland Technical High School offer ?
Oakland Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Technical High School part of?
Oakland Technical High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
School Reviews
3 12/31/2021
Glad the demographics changed dramatically.
3 6/16/2020
If you are a parent for the love of your own kids, well being just take them to a different highschool. this may seem like the best highschool in Oakland, but in reality, all other schools have inflated grading systems. C/o 2020 had countless teachers that straight up do not care about their students, and a few teachers that quit MID YEAR. this school is un-proportionally harder than another school in OUSD, making it much harder for them to get into California universities, as GPA''s are inflated. A top UC would compare 2 transcripts; one from OT and the other from skyline. the student from OT has a 3.8 GPA and is ranked top ~50 in their class (~50/450) and the other student from skyline would have a GPA of 3.9, however class rank 200/400. the universities cannot view the class ranks, and also does not know the difference between the two schools, ultimately selecting the student from skyline.
5 2/28/2012
this school is the pits.My sons went there a few years ago and if I had it to do over again I would not have sent them there. My sons are white and were in classes above honors which the colleges did not recognize.One son dropped out the other graduated and did go to college . If I had it to do over again things would have been different.
2 1/5/2012
Loved going to school there. Graduated 1963.
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