Excellent
#399 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Life Academy
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2101 35th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
- Math 24% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Life Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Life 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$66,651
Median home value
$703,100
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
34.5%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Patten Academy of Christian EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Patten Academy of Christian EducationPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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
Life Academy is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Life Academy
Life Academy is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 441 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life Academy
What grades does Life Academy serve?
Life Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Life Academy?
Life Academy has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Life 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 Life Academy rank in CA?
Life Academy ranks #399 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Life Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Life Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Life Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Life Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Life Academy a charter school?
No, Life Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Life Academy a Title I school?
No, Life Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Life Academy?
97.7% of students at Life 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
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (510) 879-1335
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 94601)
- 52,289
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 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 94601; 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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