AMERICAN INDIAN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

American Indian Public High is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 360 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 13 teachers, American Indian Public High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

American Indian Public High School (AIPHS), located in Oakland, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that is part of the American Indian Model Schools (AIMS) network. The institution is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its unwavering focus on college preparatory education. By emphasizing a disciplined culture and a curriculum heavy in mathematics, science, and English, the school aims to provide students—many of whom come from underserved backgrounds—with the tools necessary to succeed in top-tier universities.

The school is particularly notable for its consistent record of high academic achievement, often ranking among the best public high schools in the state of California. Its instructional philosophy centers on the belief that all students, regardless of socioeconomic status or background, can achieve excellence through hard work and a structured educational framework. Beyond academics, AIPHS fosters a highly focused atmosphere designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education, maintaining a culture of high expectations for both students and staff.

For more information, contact American Indian Public High at (510) 893-8701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.