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Coliseum College Prep Academy

1390 66th Ave., Oakland, CA, 94621

About Coliseum College Prep Academy

Coliseum College Prep Academy is a well-known public high school in Oakland, California, that teaches about 530 students in grades 6 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 16:1 and is one of the best schools in the Oakland Unified School District. The academy is known as one of the best schools because it is open to everyone. 98% of students are minorities and 98% are from low-income families. Coliseum College Prep Academy is known for its high academic standards, as shown by the fact that 66% of students take Advanced Placement courses. Students show great progress with a reading level of 47% and a math level of 11%. The school gives its students SAT and ACT tests to help them reach their goals in higher education. With about $20,381 in funding per student, the campus offers a high-quality environment that focuses on preparing students for college. In the end, the academy is known as one of the best schools because it balances a strong academic focus with a focus on the overall growth of its students, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Coliseum College Prep Academy Contact Information

Address

1390 66th Ave., Oakland, CA, 94621

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Phone

(510) 879-3232

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 47% in Reading.
53
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
29
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
780
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5794 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Coliseum College Prep Academy

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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 1.54%
Asian 2.82%
Hispanic 78.08%
Black 15.38%
Two+ Races 1.92%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.54%
Asian
2.82%
Hispanic
78.08%
Black
15.38%
Two+ Races
1.92%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 780
49.36%
385 Female
50.51%
394 Male

Student Population

780 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

520 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Coliseum College Prep Academy is building a new two-story building with 16 modern classrooms and two fully equipped science labs as part of a major campus expansion. This new building also includes a brand-new gym and a central courtyard that will serve as a plaza for student life and outdoor events. The academy still uses its "Division looping" model, which means that students stay with the same teachers for two years. This helps them build strong relationships with their teachers and get extra academic help during mandatory extended-day sessions.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q3. What is the goal of Coliseum College Prep Academy?

Ans. Coliseum College Prep Academy wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. How does Coliseum College Prep Academy keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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