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#5308 of 9,539 schools in CA
Street Academy Alternative High
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
417 29th St., Oakland, CA 94609
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Street Academy Alternative High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 13% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (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
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Street Academy Alternative High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’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
$106,698
Median home value
$1,147,900
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew M.b.c. Private P. C. P. C.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Mcclymonds HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Oakland School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Envision Academy for Arts & TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Street Academy Alternative High is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Street Academy Alternative High
Street Academy Alternative High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,308 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Street Academy Alternative High
What grades does Street Academy Alternative High serve?
Street Academy Alternative High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Street Academy Alternative High?
Street Academy Alternative High has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Street Academy Alternative High?
The student-teacher ratio at Street Academy Alternative High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Street Academy Alternative High rank in CA?
Street Academy Alternative High ranks #5,308 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Street Academy Alternative High's MySchoolScout rating?
Street Academy Alternative High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Street Academy Alternative High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Street Academy Alternative High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Street Academy Alternative High a charter school?
No, Street Academy Alternative High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Street Academy Alternative High a Title I school?
No, Street Academy Alternative High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Street Academy Alternative High?
94.7% of students at Street Academy Alternative 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 879-2313
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94609)
- 24,854
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 94609; 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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