COMMUNITY DAY HIGH SCHOOL

Community Day High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 22 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 3 teachers, Community Day High has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Community Day High School, located on Mountain Boulevard in Oakland, is an alternative educational program within the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). These schools are specifically designed to serve students who may require a more structured, supportive, and individualized learning environment than a traditional comprehensive high school. The program typically focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic intervention, aiming to help students who have faced challenges in larger campus settings get back on track toward graduation.

Because Community Day schools generally maintain smaller class sizes, the environment is often characterized by a higher degree of personalized attention from teachers and support staff. The curriculum is tailored to address both the academic needs and the social-emotional well-being of the students, fostering a tighter-knit community where staff can closely monitor progress and provide targeted mentorship. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school seeks to re-engage students, build their confidence, and ensure they have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma.

For more information, contact Community Day High at (510) 531-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.