Below Average
#7810 of 9,539 schools in CA
Oakland School for the Arts
High School · Oakland School for the Arts District · Oakland, CA
A charter high school in Oakland, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
530 18th St., Oakland, CA 94612
- Math 33% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oakland School for the Arts score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland School for the Arts 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 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’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
$77,069
Median home value
$814,000
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94612; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision Academy for Arts & TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 6 | 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.
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.
Oakland School for the Arts District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,516NCES 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.
Oakland School for the Arts is listed in Oakland School for the Arts District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland School for the Arts is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland School for the Arts District, serving approximately 780 students in grades 6th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,810 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland School for the Arts
What grades does Oakland School for the Arts serve?
Oakland School for the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Oakland School for the Arts?
Oakland School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland School for the Arts is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland School for the Arts rank in CA?
Oakland School for the Arts ranks #7,810 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oakland School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Oakland School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland School for the Arts has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Oakland School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Oakland School for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oakland School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Oakland School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland School for the Arts?
23.7% of students at Oakland School for the Arts 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
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 873-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 94612)
- 17,663
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 94612; 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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