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#2350 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Oakland Technical High

High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA

An Oakland Unified high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611

  • Math 32% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation34%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$22,181
Chronic Absenteeism55.9%

Students at Oakland Technical High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oakland Technical 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 62Good Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • 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

$176,517

Median home value

$1,485,000

Median rent

$2,274/mo

College educated

77.8%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Oakland International HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.3 mi290Compare →
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.16–121.0 mi518Compare →
Home and Hospital ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi9Compare →
Mentoring AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–121.1 mi14Compare →

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.

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

Oakland Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#6 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

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

About Oakland Technical High

Oakland Technical High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 1,813 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,350 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Oakland Technical High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Oakland Technical High School, commonly referred to as Oakland Tech or simply "Tech," is a public high school located in Oakland, California 1. The institution operates under the jurisdiction of the Oakland Unified School District 1. It is identified as one of six comprehensive public high school campuses within the city of Oakland 1. The school's attendance jurisdiction encompasses several specific neighborhoods, including Oakland Chinatown, Rockridge, North Oakland, and Temescal 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakland Technical High

What grades does Oakland Technical High serve?

Oakland Technical High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oakland Technical High?

Oakland Technical High has an enrollment of approximately 1,813 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Technical High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Technical High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakland Technical High rank in CA?

Oakland Technical High ranks #2,350 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Oakland Technical High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakland Technical High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Technical High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Technical High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oakland Technical High a charter school?

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

Is Oakland Technical High a Title I school?

No, Oakland Technical High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Technical High?

68.4% of students at Oakland Technical 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
1,813
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 94611)
39,240
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
44.6
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 94611; 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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