School Overview
Sojourner Truth Independent Study is a specialized educational program within the Oakland Unified School District designed for students who thrive in an alternative learning environment outside of the traditional classroom setting. The school provides a flexible, personalized approach to education, allowing students to complete their coursework through independent study contracts while receiving guidance and support from credentialed teachers. It is specifically structured to serve students who may require a non-traditional schedule due to personal, professional, or academic reasons, offering a pathway to graduation that emphasizes self-discipline and individualized pacing.

Located on Fontaine Street in Oakland, the program operates with a focus on meeting district academic standards while fostering student autonomy. By moving away from the conventional daily classroom structure, Sojourner Truth creates a collaborative partnership between students, families, and staff. This model is particularly well-suited for students who seek a more focused, independent academic experience, providing them with the necessary resources and oversight to succeed in completing their high school requirements at their own pace.
690
Total Students
52.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Demographic Student Count
White55
Hispanic217
Black250
Asian60
Two or More90
American Indian4
Pacific Islander11
  • Black
    250 (36.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    217 (31.6 %)
  • Two or More
    90 (13.1 %)
  • Asian
    60 (8.7 %)
  • White
    55 (8.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Oakland Unified
Phone: (510)879-5330
Website: http://www.ousd.org/sojournertruth
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 441
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 58
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten21
Grade 137
Grade 231
Grade 352
Grade 444
Grade 538
Grade 652
Grade 763
Grade 858
Grade 937
Grade 1076
Grade 1184
Grade 1297
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38455.7%
Male30343.9%
Not Specified30.4%
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