Yes, Youth Empowerment High School serves 180 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
47%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)60-69%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 58% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes, Youth Empowerment High School?
The graduation rate of Yes, Youth Empowerment High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Yes, Youth Empowerment High School?
180 students attend Yes, Youth Empowerment High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Yes, Youth Empowerment High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yes, Youth Empowerment High School offer ?
Yes, Youth Empowerment High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yes, Youth Empowerment High School part of?
Yes, Youth Empowerment High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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