Oakland Technical High

www.ousd.org/oaklandtech

1,796 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oakland Technical High School, commonly known as "Oak Tech," is a historic and prominent public high school located in the Temescal district of Oakland, California. Established in 1914, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence. It operates as a comprehensive high school, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory curricula, and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Oakland Tech is highly noted for its specialized "career academies," which provide students with hands-on training and mentorship in fields such as engineering, health, computer science, and fashion design. This focus on career-technical education, combined with its iconic architecture and deep roots in the Oakland community, makes it one of the most sought-after schools in the Oakland Unified School District. The school continues to serve as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing a commitment to modern academic standards with a rich legacy of civic pride.

1,796

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Technical High
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	384
Black	483
Asian	294
Two or More	226
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
483 (27.0 %)
White
396 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
384 (21.5 %)
Asian
294 (16.5 %)
Two or More
226 (12.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2305
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/oaklandtech
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,066
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	206

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 426

Grade 10 435

Grade 11 467

Grade 12 468