MADISON PARK ACADEMY 6-12

Madison Park Academy 6-12 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 772 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Madison Park Academy 6-12 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Madison Park Academy (MPA) is a public secondary school located in the East Oakland neighborhood of California, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a combined middle and high school, it offers a unique "longitudinal" educational environment where students can remain in the same school community for seven years. The school is part of the Oakland Unified School District and is situated within the Elmhurst neighborhood, focusing on providing college and career readiness opportunities to a diverse student population.

Academically, Madison Park Academy emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school often incorporates project-based learning and career-themed pathways, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Beyond academics, the school fosters a tight-knit campus culture, leveraging its 6-12 structure to allow older students to serve as mentors to younger peers, creating a supportive community environment aimed at student retention and personal growth.

For more information, contact Madison Park Academy 6-12 at (510) 636-2701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.