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Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)

5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
Far West Continuation School serves 212 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
55%
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Black
66%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Far West Continuation School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Far West Continuation School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Far West Continuation School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Far West Continuation School?
212 students attend Far West Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Far West Continuation School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Far West Continuation School?
Far West Continuation School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Far West Continuation School offer ?
Far West Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Far West Continuation School part of?
Far West Continuation School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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