ENVISION ACADEMY FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

Envision Academy for Arts & Technology is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Alameda County Office of Education school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 413 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 20 teachers, Envision Academy for Arts & Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Envision Academy for Arts & Technology is a public charter high school located in downtown Oakland, California, serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Envision Schools network, the academy is founded on a project-based learning model that emphasizes "deeper learning." The curriculum is designed to move beyond traditional rote memorization, instead encouraging students to master complex academic content while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills through hands-on, real-world projects.

The school is deeply committed to college readiness and equity, aiming to ensure that all students—particularly those from historically underserved communities—have the tools necessary to succeed in higher education and their future careers. To support this, Envision Academy integrates a robust advisory program and emphasizes the development of "college-ready" habits of mind. By blending rigorous academic standards with an emphasis on artistic expression and technological fluency, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be engaged, creative, and proactive leaders in their communities.

For more information, contact Envision Academy for Arts & Technology at (510) 596-8901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.