RUDSDALE CONTINUATION

Rudsdale Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 187 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, Rudsdale Continuation 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.

Rudsdale Continuation High School, located on Fontaine Street in Oakland, is an alternative education institution within the Oakland Unified School District. It is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who are in need of a more flexible, personalized approach to earning their diploma. The school focuses on credit recovery and social-emotional development, providing a supportive environment for students who are off-track for graduation to get back on a path toward academic success and post-secondary readiness.

Beyond academics, Rudsdale is known for its wrap-around approach to student support, often catering to a diverse student body that includes newcomers and students facing various systemic challenges. The campus emphasizes smaller class sizes and closer student-teacher relationships, which allow for individualized attention and mentorship. By prioritizing a restorative justice culture and offering pathways tailored to the specific needs of its learners, Rudsdale functions as a vital safety net, ensuring that students who are at risk of dropping out have the resources and guidance necessary to complete their education.

For more information, contact Rudsdale Continuation at (510) 729-4303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.