Below Average
#7444 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rudsdale Continuation High
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA 94605
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rudsdale Continuation High score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2016, to 8% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rudsdale Continuation High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Independent Study Sojourner TruthEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Deecolonize AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lps Oakland R & D CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 218 | 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
- #42 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
Rudsdale Continuation High is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rudsdale Continuation High
Rudsdale Continuation High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 304 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,444 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rudsdale Continuation High
What grades does Rudsdale Continuation High serve?
Rudsdale Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rudsdale Continuation High?
Rudsdale Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudsdale Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudsdale Continuation High is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rudsdale Continuation High rank in CA?
Rudsdale Continuation High ranks #7,444 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rudsdale Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rudsdale Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Rudsdale Continuation High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rudsdale Continuation High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rudsdale Continuation High a charter school?
No, Rudsdale Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rudsdale Continuation High a Title I school?
No, Rudsdale Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rudsdale Continuation High?
99.3% of students at Rudsdale 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 879-2352
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94605)
- 44,168
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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