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Oakland Unified

California · Public School District
80
Schools
34,043
Students
$24,270
Per-Pupil Spend
+69% nat'l
77.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
77.1%
Graduation Rate
-9.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oakland Unified is a public school district in California serving 34,043 students across 80 schools. It includes 50 elementary, 11 middle, 17 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,270 is above average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (80)
Elementary Schools50 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACORN Woodland ElementaryKG–05290
Allendale ElementaryKG–05362
Bella Vista ElementaryKG–05407
Bridges @ Melrose Academy ElementaryKG–05414
Brookfield ElementaryKG–05148
Burckhalter ElementaryKG–05184
Carl B. Munck ElementaryKG–05179
Chabot ElementaryKG–05567
Cleveland ElementaryKG–05371
Crocker Highlands ElementaryKG–05422
East Oakland Pride ElementaryKG–05331
Emerson ElementaryKG–05334
EnCompass Academy ElementaryKG–05310
Esperanza ElementaryKG–05422
Franklin ElementaryKG–05496
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy ElementaryKG–05203
Fruitvale ElementaryKG–05247
Garfield ElementaryKG–05498
Glenview ElementaryKG–05448
Global Family ElementaryKG–05423
Grass Valley ElementaryKG–05175
GreenleafKG–08618
Highland CommunityKG–05447
HillcrestKG–08345
Hoover ElementaryKG–05262
Horace Mann ElementaryKG–05192
International Community ElementaryKG–05278
Joaquin Miller ElementaryKG–05400
Kaiser Early Childhood CenterKG–KG68
La EscuelitaKG–05272
Laurel ElementaryKG–05424
Lincoln ElementaryKG–05705
Lockwood STEAM Academy ElementaryKG–05634
Madison Park Academy ElementaryKG–05245
Manzanita Community ElementaryKG–05346
Manzanita SEED ElementaryKG–05414
Markham ElementaryKG–05306
Martin Luther King Jr. ElementaryKG–05347
Melrose Leadership AcademyKG–08656
Montclair ElementaryKG–05534
Oakland Academy of Knowledge ElementaryKG–05277
Peralta ElementaryKG–05352
Piedmont Avenue ElementaryKG–05332
Prescott ElementaryKG–05107
Reach Academy ElementaryKG–05415
Redwood Heights ElementaryKG–05369
Sankofa United ElementaryKG–05270
Sequoia ElementaryKG–05449
Think College Now ElementaryKG–05254
Thornhill ElementaryKG–05383
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Home and Hospital ProgramKG–1212
Independent Study Sojourner TruthKG–12690
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,270+69% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
43%
State
42.5%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal
14.7%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
80
Schools
34,043
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.1%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,270 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 80 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.1%, graduation is 9.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oakland Unified?
Oakland Unified has 80 public schools, serving a total of 34,043 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oakland Unified?
The graduation rate is 77.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oakland Unified spend per student?
Oakland Unified spends $24,270 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oakland Unified?
77% of students in Oakland Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oakland Unified?
No, Oakland Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oakland Unified serve?
Oakland Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oakland Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oakland Unified is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.