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#3963 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1240 18th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2016, reaching 18% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 97Biker’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
$87,937
Median home value
$744,600
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
30.5%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94607; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Mcclymonds HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Envision Academy for Arts & TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #15 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
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,963 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
What grades does Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High serve?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High rank in CA?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High ranks #3,963 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High a charter school?
No, Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High a Title I school?
No, Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
98.8% of students at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 879-2309
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94607)
- 27,891
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 94607; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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