Serving 57 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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 57 students has declined by 46% 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
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Street Academy Alternative High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
45%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Street Academy Alternative High School?
57 students attend Street Academy Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Street Academy Alternative High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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