- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland, CA
Oakland High
Federal NCES profile for Oakland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062805004304
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 22
- high schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland High ranks #14 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Oakland High held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.9 → 84.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062805004304 · Oakland, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,579 enr · 18.1:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Oakland High held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.9 → 84.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oakland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- This school
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
- Edna Brewer Mi
Edna Brewer Middle
785 students
What this shows Oakland High reports 1,579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland High compares
Oakland High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,579 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,579
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Asian 30.5%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 6.4%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Oakland High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Oakland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edna Brewer Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Oakland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oakland Technical High
Standard public school
1,812 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Skyline High
Standard public school
1,250 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont High
Standard public school
1,166 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Castlemont High
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Arise High
Standard public school
396 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Latitude 37.8 High
Standard public school
389 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland High
How many students attend Oakland High?
Oakland High has 1,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,531 (2022-23) → 1,525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland High is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher 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 Oakland High?
77.8% of students at Oakland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland High?
The largest demographic group at Oakland High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland High?
Oakland High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland High rank among high schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland High ranks #14 of 22 high 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 high schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Oakland High, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Skyline High (1,250 students), and Fremont High (1,166 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.