Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Dewey Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewey Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dewey Academy High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Dewey Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey Academy High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
39%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey Academy High School's ranking?
Dewey Academy High School is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dewey Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Dewey Academy High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dewey Academy High School?
125 students attend Dewey Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dewey Academy High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewey Academy High School?
Dewey Academy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dewey Academy High School offer ?
Dewey Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dewey Academy High School part of?
Dewey Academy High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dewey Academy High School located?
Dewey Academy High School is located in the East Lake neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Lake.
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