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John Henry High
High School · John Henry High District · Oakland, CA
A charter high school in Oakland, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2101 Livingston St., Oakland, CA 94606
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John Henry High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Henry 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Leadership Public Schools: RichmondCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 825 | Compare → |
| Summit Public School K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 554 | 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.
John Henry High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,438NCES 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.
John Henry High is listed in John Henry High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Henry High
John Henry High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of John Henry High District, serving approximately 285 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,686 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Henry High
What grades does John Henry High serve?
John Henry High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Henry High?
John Henry High has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Henry High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Henry High is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Henry High rank in CA?
John Henry High ranks #6,686 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Henry High's MySchoolScout rating?
John Henry High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 John Henry High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Henry High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is John Henry High a charter school?
Yes, John Henry High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John Henry High a Title I school?
No, John Henry High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Henry High?
75.4% of students at John Henry 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
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (510) 235-2439
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94606)
- 38,746
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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