Oakland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 34,043 students in Oakland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oakland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked #1151 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 70% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
73 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,812 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,687 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
55%
# Black Students
6,925 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
20%
5%
# White Students
3,652 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
291 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,551 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,528
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,930
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,794
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,826
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,802
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,816
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,242
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,247
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,236
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,266
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,391
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,314
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,651
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,131 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,732 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District manages 82 public schools serving 34,043 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District is ranked #1151 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Unified School District?
46% of Oakland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oakland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,732 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 82 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 34,043 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
