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#4050 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Alternatives in Action
High School · Alternatives in Action District · Oakland, CA
A charter high school in Oakland, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6221 East 17th St., Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alternatives in Action score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternatives in Action sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,106
Median home value
$537,600
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliseum College Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Aspire Golden State College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Muhammad UniversityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Oakland Unity HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alternatives in Action District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alternatives in Action is listed in Alternatives in Action District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternatives in Action
Alternatives in Action is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Alternatives in Action District, serving approximately 132 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,050 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternatives in Action
What grades does Alternatives in Action serve?
Alternatives in Action serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternatives in Action?
Alternatives in Action has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternatives in Action?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternatives in Action is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternatives in Action rank in CA?
Alternatives in Action ranks #4,050 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alternatives in Action's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternatives in Action has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternatives in Action?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternatives in Action has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Alternatives in Action a charter school?
Yes, Alternatives in Action is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alternatives in Action a Title I school?
No, Alternatives in Action is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternatives in Action?
93.9% of students at Alternatives in Action qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (510) 748-4314
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94621)
- 34,658
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94621; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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