Far West (Closed 2013)

5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Far West serves 157 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
157 students
This chart displays total students of Far West by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Far West by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Far West by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
11-19%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Far West 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 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
11-19%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Far West 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Far West and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Far West and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Far West and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Far West and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
75%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Far West and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Far West and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Far West and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Far West and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Far West.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Far West and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
21-39%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Far West and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Far West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Far West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Far West?
The graduation rate of Far West is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Far West?
157 students attend Far West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Far West students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Far West?
Far West has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Far West offer ?
Far West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Far West part of?
Far West is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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