Coliseum College Prep Academy

1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 700 students in grades 6-12, Coliseum College Prep Academy 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coliseum College Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Coliseum College Prep Academy's student population of 700 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
700 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Coliseum College Prep Academy 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 Coliseum College Prep Academy is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8696 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coliseum College Prep Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Coliseum College Prep Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coliseum College Prep Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Coliseum College Prep Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Coliseum College Prep Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coliseum College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coliseum College Prep Academy's ranking?
Coliseum College Prep Academy is ranked #8696 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coliseum College Prep Academy often compared to?
Coliseum College Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coliseum College Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Coliseum College Prep Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coliseum College Prep Academy?
700 students attend Coliseum College Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Coliseum College Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coliseum College Prep Academy?
Coliseum College Prep Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Coliseum College Prep Academy offer ?
Coliseum College Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Coliseum College Prep Academy part of?
Coliseum College Prep Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Coliseum College Prep Academy located?
Coliseum College Prep Academy is located in the Coliseum neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Coliseum.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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