Excellent
#1060 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Oakland Unity High
High School · Oakland Unity High District · Oakland, CA
A charter high school in Oakland, CA where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6038 Brann St., Oakland, CA 94605
- Math 37% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Oakland Unity High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Oakland Unity 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
Powered by
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
$101,043
Median home value
$840,700
Median rent
$1,867/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 2–12 | 0.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center, Camden CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Alternatives in ActionCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Muhammad UniversityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Unity High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,419NCES 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 Unity High is listed in Oakland Unity High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Unity High
Oakland Unity High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unity High District, serving approximately 304 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,060 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Unity High
What grades does Oakland Unity High serve?
Oakland Unity High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oakland Unity High?
Oakland Unity High has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Unity High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Unity High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Unity High rank in CA?
Oakland Unity High ranks #1,060 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oakland Unity High's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Unity High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Oakland Unity High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Unity High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Oakland Unity High a charter school?
Yes, Oakland Unity High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oakland Unity High a Title I school?
No, Oakland Unity High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Unity High?
97.7% of students at Oakland Unity 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (510) 635-7170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94605)
- 44,168
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 94605; 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
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.