Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School serves 81 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School is 0.75, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
30%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School?
81 students attend Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School offer ?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School part of?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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