Oakland High School

142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oakland High School, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a specialized alternative learning environment within the Tacoma Public Schools district. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Oakland is designed to serve students who thrive in a smaller, non-traditional setting. The school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized academic experience, often catering to students who need credit recovery options, a smaller teacher-to-student ratio, or a more self-paced approach to completing their high school diploma.

The campus emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff work closely with students to overcome academic or personal barriers. By offering a curriculum tailored to individual needs and a supportive counseling structure, Oakland High School aims to ensure that students stay on track for graduation and are prepared for post-secondary opportunities, whether in college, vocational training, or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource for students looking for an inclusive path toward success that differs from the conventional large-school model.

142

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	28
Black	40
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
48 (34.0 %)
Black
40 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (19.9 %)
Two or More
17 (12.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-5102
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 14

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 44