DEWEY ACADEMY

Dewey Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 240 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 11 teachers, Dewey Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Dewey Academy, located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Oakland, California, is an alternative high school within the Oakland Unified School District. It is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings, offering a more flexible, personalized, and supportive academic environment. The school focuses on helping students who are credit-deficient or at risk of dropping out to get back on track toward graduation, emphasizing small class sizes and close relationships between students and staff.

Beyond traditional academics, Dewey Academy is known for its holistic approach to student development. The school integrates social-emotional support, career technical education, and community-based learning to prepare students for life after high school. By fostering a close-knit campus culture, Dewey aims to address the individual barriers its students face, providing them with the resources and mentorship necessary to earn their diplomas and transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Dewey Academy at (510) 874-3660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.