Coliseum College Prep Academy

www.ousd.org/ccpa

700 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Coliseum College Prep Academy (CCPA), located in East Oakland, is a secondary school within the Oakland Unified School District that serves students from grades 6 through 12. As a "6–12 bridge" school, CCPA is intentionally designed to prepare students for success in four-year universities. Its educational philosophy centers on a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong culture of support, aiming to break cycles of systemic inequality by ensuring that all students—regardless of their starting point—have a clear pathway to and through college.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community and its commitment to social justice. By looping teachers with students over multiple years and maintaining high expectations for academic discourse, CCPA fosters an environment where students feel known and challenged. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes restorative justice practices and holistic student development, striving to equip graduates not only with the credentials for higher education but also with the advocacy and leadership skills necessary to thrive in their future careers and contribute positively to their local community.

700

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

121.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coliseum College Prep Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	548
Black	97
Asian	14
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
548 (78.5 %)
Black
97 (13.9 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
White
14 (2.0 %)
Asian
14 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)879-3232
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/ccpa
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	806
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 129

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 123

Grade 9 122

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 67