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Oakland Technical High

4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611

About Oakland Technical High

Oakland Technical High School is a well-known public high school in Oakland, California, that serves about 1,900 students in grades 9 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 19:1 and is known as one of the best schools in the Oakland Unified School District. The campus serves a wide range of people, with 80% of students being from minority groups and 68% being from low-income families. Academically, Oakland Technical High School is one of the best schools, with 55% of students taking Advanced Placement courses. The performance data shows that 43% of students are good at reading and 28% are good at math. The school also helps students get ready for college by setting up times for them to take the SAT and ACT tests. The school offers a high-quality environment through its specialized academic academies, which cost about $20,381 per student. Overall, the school is still one of the best places for students to learn and grow in both academics and technical skills, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Oakland Technical High Contact Information

Address

4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611

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Phone

(510) 879-2305

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 43% in Reading.
97
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
21
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1813
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3381 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oakland Technical 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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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 19.14%
Asian 16.93%
Hispanic 20.24%
Black 29.73%
Two+ Races 13.24%
Native Am. 0.06%
White
19.14%
Asian
16.93%
Hispanic
20.24%
Black
29.73%
Two+ Races
13.24%
Native Am.
0.06%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1813
46.66%
846 Female
52.84%
958 Male

Student Population

1813 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

453 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Oakland Technical High School are currently pursuing a wide range of career paths, including engineering, health, fashion, and public interest law. The school recently celebrated a big win when several seniors got full-tuition scholarships to Northeastern University through the Oakland Opportunity Scholarships program. The performing arts department also showed off the talents of its students by putting on the musical Mamma Mia, which shows how much the school cares about giving its students a well-rounded education.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Oakland Technical High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Oakland Technical High encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does Oakland Technical High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Oakland Technical High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

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

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
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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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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