Oakland High School vs. Oakland Technical High School
Should I attend Oakland High School or Oakland Technical High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Oakland Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12, Oakland 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,880 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,579 students
1,880 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Graduation Rate
83%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
413
431
Grade 10 Students
395
472
Grade 11 Students
387
499
Grade 12 Students
384
478
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
17%
% Hispanic
38%
20%
% Black
23%
27%
% White
2%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%