For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,386 students in 94601, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 94601, CA are Oakland Charter High School, Life Academy and Arise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 94601 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 94601, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 94601 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oakland Charter High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94601, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Life Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Arise High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 East 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Fremont High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2302
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
94601, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Grades: 10-12
| 140 students
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
1936 Courtland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Youth Employment Partnership Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2300 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 94601, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 94601, CA include Oakland Charter High School, Life Academy and Arise High School.
How many public high schools are located in 94601?
4 public high schools are located in 94601.
What is the racial composition of students in 94601?
94601 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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