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#3319 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 35% in state

Coliseum College Prep Academy

High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA

An Oakland Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1390 66th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621

  • Math 8% vs CA 33% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 49% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$22,181
Chronic Absenteeism54%

Students at Coliseum College Prep Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
33%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
49%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2010
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Coliseum College Prep Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alternatives in ActionCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–120.2 mi132Compare →
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.26–120.3 mi436Compare →
Muhammad UniversityPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi19Compare →
Spectrum CenterPrivate · tuition5.6private2–120.9 mi44Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oakland Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#11 of 79
District spending per student
$22,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coliseum College Prep Academy is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coliseum College Prep Academy

Coliseum College Prep Academy is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 780 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,319 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coliseum College Prep Academy

What grades does Coliseum College Prep Academy serve?

Coliseum College Prep Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Coliseum College Prep Academy?

Coliseum College Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coliseum College Prep Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Coliseum College Prep Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coliseum College Prep Academy rank in CA?

Coliseum College Prep Academy ranks #3,319 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Coliseum College Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Coliseum College Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Coliseum College Prep Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coliseum College Prep Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coliseum College Prep Academy a charter school?

No, Coliseum College Prep Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coliseum College Prep Academy a Title I school?

No, Coliseum College Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coliseum College Prep Academy?

98.2% of students at Coliseum College Prep Academy 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
780
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 94621)
34,658
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
33.4
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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