- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Federal NCES profile for Independent Study Sojourner Truth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062805005701
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independent Study Sojourner Truth earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for California
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independent Study Sojourner Truth ranks #1 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805005701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Independent Study Sojourner Truth shrank from 690 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 062805005701 · Oakland, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 9.3:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Independent Study Sojourner Truth shrank from 690 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Independent Study Sojourner Truth in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 481
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
481 students
What this shows Independent Study Sojourner Truth reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independent Study Sojourner Truth compares
Independent Study Sojourner Truth is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 57% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 28.2%
White 24.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Independent Study Sojourner Truth is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independent Study Sojourner Truth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independent Study Sojourner Truth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Oakland School for the Arts
Standard public school
828 students 23:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Standard public school
676 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
East Bay Innovation Academy
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independent Study Sojourner Truth
How many students attend Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has 481 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
The student-teacher ratio at Independent Study Sojourner Truth is 9.3:1, which is 57% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
83.3% of students at Independent Study Sojourner Truth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
The largest demographic group at Independent Study Sojourner Truth is Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Independent Study Sojourner Truth rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Independent Study Sojourner Truth ranks #1 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Independent Study Sojourner Truth, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.