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Bay Area Technology

8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA, 94605

About Bay Area Technology

In Oakland, California, Bay Area Technology is a public charter school that only teaches students in grades 6 through 12. It has about 350 students. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 18:1 and is one of the best schools for learning that includes technology. The school is known as one of the best because it has a lot of different types of students. 99% of the students are minorities, and 80% of them are low-income. Bay Area Technology is one of the best schools for STEM education. It says that 44% of its students are good at reading and 6% are good at math. The school helps students get into college by setting up access to college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. With an investment of about $16,743 per student, the school creates a creative environment that focuses on technical literacy. In the end, Bay Area Technology is known as one of the best schools because it prepares students for the modern workforce and higher education in a way that is tailored to their needs, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Bay Area Technology Contact Information

Address

8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA, 94605

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Phone

(510) 382-9932

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 44% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
309
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6217 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bay Area Technology

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.97%
Asian 1.62%
Hispanic 73.46%
Black 18.77%
Two+ Races 4.53%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
0.97%
Asian
1.62%
Hispanic
73.46%
Black
18.77%
Two+ Races
4.53%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 309
44.98%
139 Female
54.69%
169 Male

Student Population

309 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

220 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bay Area Technology School has officially opened its first permanent campus in East Oakland. This is a big deal because it turned an old theater into a modern school that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math. After moving around for 20 years, this new site gives students special areas for personalized, tech-based learning. The school is also celebrating the success of its students, including one who will be the first in her family to go to college this year.

FAQ

Q1. How does Bay Area Technology help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Bay Area Technology helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does Bay Area Technology help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does Bay Area Technology teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Bay Area Technology lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at Bay Area Technology?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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