Below Average

#1627 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Bishop Odowd High School

High School

9500 STEARNS AVE, Oakland, CA 94605

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,248

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

4.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

1,248

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

4.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,627 of 1,787

In Oakland

#17 of 18

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About Bishop Odowd High School

Bishop Odowd High School is a private high school in Oakland, CA. Bishop Odowd High School serves approximately 1,248 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Odowd High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,627 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.8 pts below CA schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Odowd High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bishop Odowd High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

This School

19.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,248

This School

500

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 40.4% vs 0%

Black 15.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.1% vs 0%

Asian 8.4% vs 0%

Bishop Odowd High School Oakland Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bishop Odowd High School (this school)	—	1,248	16.9:1	4.7
Castlemont High	0.5 mi	698	16.2:1	4.3
LPS Oakland R & D Campus	0.6 mi	218	27.2:1	4.9
Independent Study Sojourner Truth	0.9 mi	573	17.9:1	6.5
Bay Area Technology	0.9 mi	309	28.1:1	5.4
Rudsdale Continuation High	0.9 mi	304	23.4:1	4.9
East Bay Innovation Academy	1.0 mi	502	20.1:1	6.7
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public	1.8 mi	739	16.1:1	5.0
Oakland Unity High	2.1 mi	304	19:1	8.3
Coliseum College Prep Academy	2.1 mi	780	14.7:1	7.1
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy	2.1 mi	406	20.3:1	6.9
Madison Park Academy 6-12	2.2 mi	664	20.1:1	5.6
Alternatives in Action	2.3 mi	132	16.5:1	6.7
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy	2.3 mi	436	18.2:1	5.2
Lighthouse Community Charter High	2.5 mi	302	17.8:1	6.5
Skyline High	3.1 mi	1,432	17:1	6.7
Fremont High	3.2 mi	1,186	17.4:1	5.4
LIFE Academy	3.9 mi	441	14.7:1	8.9
ARISE High	4.0 mi	400	16:1	8.1
Oakland Charter High	4.1 mi	359	18.9:1	7.1
Bret Harte Middle	4.2 mi	417	15.4:1	5.0

Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in Oakland

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,068

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 73%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.5 / 10

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Enrollment 1,248

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 40.4%

Two or More 24.5%

Black 15.5%

Hispanic 10.1%

Asian 8.4%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9500 STEARNS AVE, Oakland, CA 94605

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Odowd High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. East Bay Innovation Academy (rated 6.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bay Area Technology (rated 5.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LPS Oakland R & D Campus (rated 4.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Bishop O'Dowd High School Oakland	0.1 mi	1,259	—
Francophone Charter School of Oakland Oakland	0.2 mi	331	4.4
Reach Academy Elementary Oakland	0.5 mi	427	5.5
Cox Academy Oakland	0.6 mi	464	8.3
Castlemont High Oakland	0.5 mi	698	4.3
Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary Oakland	0.6 mi	249	3.6
LPS Oakland R & D Campus Oakland	0.6 mi	218	4.9
Elmhurst United Middle Oakland	0.7 mi	752	4.9
Bay Area Technology Oakland	0.9 mi	309	5.4
Independent Study Sojourner Truth Oakland	0.9 mi	573	6.5
Rudsdale Continuation High Oakland	0.9 mi	304	4.9
Northern Light School Oakland	0.7 mi	141	—
Deecolonize Academy Oakland	0.9 mi	10	—
Aspire Monarch Academy Oakland	1.0 mi	402	2.4
Aspire College Academy Oakland	0.9 mi	203	7.0
ILE OMODE Oakland	0.9 mi	88	4.9
East Bay Innovation Academy Oakland	1.0 mi	502	6.7
East Oakland Pride Elementary Oakland	1.1 mi	345	4.1
Roosevelt Elementary San Leandro	1.3 mi	539	7.6
Washington Elementary San Leandro	1.4 mi	414	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,043

Median Home Value

$840,700

Median Rent

$1,867/mo

Population

44,168

College Educated

42.8%

Homeownership

62.5%

Avg Commute

31.1 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

39.7

Similar Schools

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Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego San Diego, CA	1,443	4.7
Gompers Preparatory Academy San Diego, CA	1,229	4.7
Lincoln High San Diego, CA	1,480	4.7
Rosemont High Sacramento, CA	1,515	4.7
Vista Real Charter High Lancaster, CA	1,327	4.7
California Military Institute Perris, CA	1,044	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Odowd High School

What grades does Bishop Odowd High School serve?

Bishop Odowd High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Odowd High School?

Bishop Odowd High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Odowd High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Odowd High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Odowd High School rank in CA?

Bishop Odowd High School ranks #1,627 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bishop Odowd High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Odowd High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Odowd High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Odowd High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Odowd High School a religious school?

Bishop Odowd High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 53 Good Transit
Bike Score: 41 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,248
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 74
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large City
County: Alameda County
Phone: (510) 577-9100

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