Rudsdale Continuation High School

8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
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Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Rudsdale Continuation 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 41% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rudsdale Continuation High School's student population of 333 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Rudsdale Continuation High School is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
(18-19)
≤10%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
41%
87%
(22-23)
100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rudsdale Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Rudsdale Continuation High School is 41%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rudsdale Continuation High School?
333 students attend Rudsdale Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rudsdale Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rudsdale Continuation High School?
Rudsdale Continuation High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rudsdale Continuation High School offer ?
Rudsdale Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rudsdale Continuation High School part of?
Rudsdale Continuation High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rudsdale Continuation High School located?
Rudsdale Continuation High School is located in the Oak Knoll Golf Links neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Oak Knoll Golf Links.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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