Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Street Academy Alternative 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 ≤10% (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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Street Academy Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Street Academy Alternative High School's student population of 69 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Street Academy Alternative High School is 0.59, 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)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
49%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
≤10% 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 Street Academy Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Street Academy Alternative High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Street Academy Alternative High School?
69 students attend Street Academy Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Street Academy Alternative High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Street Academy Alternative High School?
Street Academy Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Street Academy Alternative High School offer ?
Street Academy Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Street Academy Alternative High School part of?
Street Academy Alternative High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Street Academy Alternative High School located?
Street Academy Alternative High School is located in the Pill Hill neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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