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530 18th Street, Oakland, CA 94612-1512
Summary
Oakland School for the Arts is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 29.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 344/1,734 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 890/1,735 (49th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 828 |
| Low-Income Students | 238 (28.7%) |
| English Learners | 6 (0.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.9% to 82.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.0% to 43.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 890 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Oakland School for the Arts compare within the district?
Oakland School for the Arts is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 6–12 schools in Oakland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Oakland School for the Arts rank in California?
Oakland School for the Arts ranks No. 344 of 1,734 in reading and No. 890 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Oakland School for the Arts compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 9 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 19.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Oakland School for the Arts compare with other schools in Oakland?
Oakland School for the Arts is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 6–12 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandHow does Oakland School for the Arts compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Oakland School for the Arts is No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 12 6–12 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland School for the ArtsThis school | 29.6% | 59.9% |
| Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy | 4.7% | 25.1% |
| Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy | 11.3% | 39.7% |
