Serving 349 students in grades 6-12, Bay Area Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Area Technology's student population of 349 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Area Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Area Technology is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8868 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
65%
55%
Black
25%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Advanced Math and Science Olympiad Program, AP History Tutoring, Arts & Crafts Club, Backgammon Club, Basketball Club, Creative Writing Club, Digital Arts Club, Diversity Club, Europe Trip Club, Folk Dance Club, Geography Bee, Homework Club, Honor Society, Lego Robotics Club, Mentoring Club, Science Fair and Olympiad Club, Science Turoting Club, Simcity Club, Soccer Club, Student Council, Taekwondo Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Area Technology's ranking?
Bay Area Technology is ranked #8868 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay Area Technology?
The graduation rate of Bay Area Technology is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bay Area Technology?
349 students attend Bay Area Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bay Area Technology students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Area Technology?
Bay Area Technology has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bay Area Technology offer ?
Bay Area Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bay Area Technology part of?
Bay Area Technology is part of Bay Area Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay Area Technology located?
Bay Area Technology is located in the Oak Knoll Golf Links neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Oak Knoll Golf Links.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2011
The best community school in Oakland, great teachers, dedicated staff, advanced programs for GATE students, free after school programs until 6 pm.
what else does a parent want?
5 6/21/2010
This school was a blessing for my child. The teachers actually cared and spent extra hours trying to teach my child. We had to move out of town last year and my son still misses his teachers.
5 3/22/2010
Our school is the best. We will have football next year !
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