For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 24,306 students in Oakland, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Oakland, CA are Piedmont High School, Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy and Oakland Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Oakland, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Piedmont High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oakland, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 E. Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 417 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dewey Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 2nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1240 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4351 Brd.way
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway To College High At Laney College
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland Unity High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6038 Brann St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
Millennium High Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2703
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2703
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1111.
Aims College Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #1212.
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2560 Darwin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 6-12
| 775 students
Rank: #1313.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12250 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2306
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #1414.
Leadership Public Schools Richmond
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Bissell Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 235-4522
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 235-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #1515.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1616.
Oakland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2304
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2304
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #1717.
Metwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 E. Tenth St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2338
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1818.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28000 Calaroga Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1340
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1340
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #1919.
Life Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 424 students
Rank: #2020.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 W. Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Grades: 6-12
| 770 students
Rank: #2121.
John Henry High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Marina Way S.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 235-2439
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 235-2439
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #2222.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Hegenberger Rd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8225
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8225
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #2323.
Latitude 37.8 High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1112 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 838-0190
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 838-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #2424.
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Grades: 6-12
| 596 students
Rank: #2525.
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #2626.
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Grades: 4-12
| 272 students
Rank: #2727.
Mcclymonds High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2303
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #2828.
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2360 El Camino Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 979-1788
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 979-1788
Grades: 6-12
| 505 students
Rank: #2929.
Oakland International High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #3030.
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 105th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 635-7737
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 635-7737
Grades: 6-12
| 451 students
Rank: #3131.
Lps Oakland R & D Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Macarthur Blvd. Bldg. 100
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 633-0750
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 633-0750
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #3232.
Aspire Pacific Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 58th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 589-2800
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 589-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Rank: #3333.
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Grades: K-12
| 690 students
Rank: #3434.
Arise High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 E. 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #3535.
Bret Harte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Grades: 6-9
| 446 students
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Oakland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspire Eres Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Castlemont Primary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Community Day (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
East Oakland Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Far West (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Grades: 10-12
| 140 students
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
8000 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Hillside Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2369 84th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-0131
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-0131
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Huerta (Dolores) Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
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
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Kipp Stockton Kindergarten-12 Grade (Closed 2023)
Charter School
742 Dallas Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(209) 888-1686
Oakland, CA 94607
(209) 888-1686
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
991 14th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2421
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2421
Grades: 5-8
| 221 students
2607 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
746 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-1300
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-1300
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
8601 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Oakland, CA include Piedmont High School, Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy and Oakland Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oakland?
46 public high schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oakland include: Oakland International High School vs. Oakland Technical High School, Coliseum College Prep Academy vs. Piedmont High School, Skyline High School vs. Oakland Technical High School
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