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#4358 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Metwest High
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
314 East Tenth St., Oakland, CA 94606
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metwest High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Metwest High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Gateway to College High at Laney CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 6 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Metwest High is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metwest High
Metwest High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,358 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metwest High
What grades does Metwest High serve?
Metwest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Metwest High?
Metwest High has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metwest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Metwest High is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metwest High rank in CA?
Metwest High ranks #4,358 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Metwest High's MySchoolScout rating?
Metwest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Metwest High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metwest High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Metwest High a charter school?
No, Metwest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metwest High a Title I school?
No, Metwest High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metwest High?
93.7% of students at Metwest 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.3%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2338
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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 · 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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