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Dewey Academy High

1111 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA, 94606

About Dewey Academy High

Dewey Academy is a public continuation high school in Oakland, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the most well-known schools for alternative education in the Oakland Unified School District. It has about 160 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1. The school serves a wide range of people, with 98% of students being minorities and 100% of students being low-income. Dewey Academy says that 10% of its students are good at reading and 10% are good at math. The school focuses on helping students get back on track with their credit and giving them personalized support. The school makes it easier for students to take important tests like the SAT and ACT so they can have more opportunities in the future. With an investment of about $20,381 per student, the campus offers a very supportive school environment. In the end, the academy is one of the best schools for giving students flexible options that help them reach their academic goals and move on to the workforce or higher education, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Dewey Academy High Contact Information

Address

1111 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA, 94606

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Phone

(510) 879-8310

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 10% in Reading.
8
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
89
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5895 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dewey Academy High

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: 8:30 AM to 3:00 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 2.25%
Asian 6.74%
Hispanic 44.94%
Black 38.2%
Two+ Races 6.74%
Native Am. 1.12%
White
2.25%
Asian
6.74%
Hispanic
44.94%
Black
38.2%
Two+ Races
6.74%
Native Am.
1.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 89
42.7%
38 Female
57.3%
51 Male

Student Population

89 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

89 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Dewey Academy is making its campus better by pushing for "Sanctuary District" status, which will make sure that all students have a safe and secure place to focus on their own academic paths. The school still offers a flexible, fresh-start curriculum that helps students get ready for the 21st century by making personalized graduation plans. The academy recently celebrated the successful launch of its new digital presence, which includes a new website that makes it easier for families to find school resources and stay up to date.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Dewey Academy High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does Dewey Academy High get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Dewey Academy High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

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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