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Dewey Academy High

High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA

An Oakland Unified high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1111 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

  • Math 5% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2019)
  • 27.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendStable
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate27%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$22,181

Students at Dewey Academy High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 5% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 8 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dewey Academy High 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 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$70,769

Median home value

$747,600

Median rent

$1,775/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

20%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Metwest HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.1 mi237Compare →
Gateway to College High at Laney CollegeEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.3 mi98Compare →
Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–120.6 mi6Compare →
Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.6 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Oakland Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#35 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

Dewey Academy High is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dewey Academy High

Dewey Academy High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 89 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,455 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dewey Academy High

What grades does Dewey Academy High serve?

Dewey Academy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dewey Academy High?

Dewey Academy High has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Academy High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dewey Academy High is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dewey Academy High rank in CA?

Dewey Academy High ranks #6,455 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dewey Academy High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dewey Academy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Dewey Academy High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dewey Academy High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Dewey Academy High a charter school?

No, Dewey Academy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dewey Academy High a Title I school?

No, Dewey Academy High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dewey Academy High?

100.0% of students at Dewey Academy High 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
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Alameda County
4-Year Graduation
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 94606)
38,746
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
37.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 94606; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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