Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, John Henry High School 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Henry High School's student population of 285 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
285 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
John Henry High School 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 John Henry High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6578 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
94%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
2%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Henry High School's ranking?
John Henry High School is ranked #6578 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Henry High School?
The graduation rate of John Henry High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Henry High School?
285 students attend John Henry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of John Henry High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Henry High School?
John Henry High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Henry High School offer ?
John Henry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Henry High School part of?
John Henry High School is part of John Henry High School District.
In what neighborhood is John Henry High School located?
John Henry High School is located in the Marina Bay neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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