How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Oakland Technical High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, CA | Oakland, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,812 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.3% | 44.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Oakland Technical High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,180 | $24,180 |
| District | Oakland Unified | Oakland Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Oakland Technical High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.8% | 17.9% |
| African American | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% | 20.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 16.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 13.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Oakland Technical High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 453:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 32.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.