EAST OAKLAND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

East Oakland Leadership Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 111 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, East Oakland Leadership Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East Oakland Leadership Academy (EOLA) is a public charter school serving students in Oakland, California. The academy is rooted in the philosophy that academic excellence and leadership development go hand-in-hand. By prioritizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a focus on community responsibility, the school aims to prepare students from the local neighborhood to succeed in higher education and become impactful leaders in their own communities.

The school is well-known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, emphasizing the importance of character building, social-emotional learning, and cultural pride. By maintaining smaller learning environments and fostering close relationships between staff and families, East Oakland Leadership Academy strives to create a supportive, college-preparatory culture. It is designed to be an accessible educational option that addresses the specific needs of the East Oakland community while upholding high expectations for student achievement.

For more information, contact East Oakland Leadership Academy at (510) 562-5238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.