OAKLAND CHARTER ACADEMY
Oakland Charter Academy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 233 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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.
Oakland Charter Academy (OCA) is a public charter middle school located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, California. As part of the Amethod Public Schools network, the institution is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic expectations, and a culture of accountability, aiming to ensure that all students—regardless of their socioeconomic background—are prepared to succeed in competitive high schools and beyond.
The curriculum at Oakland Charter Academy is characterized by a strong focus on core subjects, particularly mathematics and English Language Arts, often utilizing data-driven instruction to track student progress and tailor support. Beyond traditional academics, the school cultivates a supportive community through a commitment to character development and regular communication with families. By integrating intensive instruction with a disciplined school culture, OCA strives to foster a pathway to college for students in the Oakland community who have historically been underserved by the traditional public school system.
For more information, contact Oakland Charter Academy at (510) 532-6751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oakland, CA 94601-1404
(510) 532-6751
http://www.amethodschools.org
OAKLAND CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Oakland, CA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Oakland Unified - District:
- Oakland Unified
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 233 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKLAND CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.3%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- White
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.