Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Rudsdale Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rudsdale Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rudsdale Continuation High School's student population of 314 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rudsdale Continuation High School is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rudsdale Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Rudsdale Continuation High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rudsdale Continuation High School?
314 students attend Rudsdale Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rudsdale Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudsdale Continuation High School?
Rudsdale Continuation High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rudsdale Continuation High School offer ?
Rudsdale Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rudsdale Continuation High School part of?
Rudsdale Continuation High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rudsdale Continuation High School located?
Rudsdale Continuation High School is located in the Oak Knoll Golf Links neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Oak Knoll Golf Links.
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