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Oakland High School

3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Bottom 50%
Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Oakland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oakland High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Oakland High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oakland High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Oakland High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oakland High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oakland High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oakland High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oakland High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Oakland High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oakland High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oakland High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakland High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oakland High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oakland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oakland High School often compared to?
Oakland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Special Services, New Market High School, Foss High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oakland High School?
142 students attend Oakland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Oakland High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakland High School offer ?
Oakland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland High School part of?
Oakland High School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland High School located?
Oakland High School is located in the South Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in South Tacoma.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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