School Profile · Oakland
Oakland Unity High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Oakland Unity posts 44% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
6038 Brann Street, 94605 (opens in new tab)·Oakland Unified·Oakland·Grades 9-12·295 students·73% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 635-7170·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
49
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #817 statewide · #3 of 28 in Oakland Unified
Oakland Unity High scores 49 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 62nd percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “44% proficient” and call it done. Oakland Unity deserves a closer read. The school sits in Oakland, where two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 64.9% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Oakland Unity enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
64.9%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Oakland Unity's most underrated number
64.9% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Oakland Unity low-income: 64.9%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
18.7%
State 15.8%
2.8pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
44.0%
State 35.7%
8.3pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
16.6%
State 30.2%
13.5pp below state avg
Suspension rate
3.5%
State 3.6%
0.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
Oakland Unity High
49/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 43
Skyline High
Oakland Unified · 2 mi
Developing
45/100
ARISE High
Oakland Unified · 2.2 mi
Developing
42/100
Lighthouse Community Charter High
Oakland Unified · 2.6 mi
Developing
42/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 59
Redwood Heights Elementary
Oakland Unified · 1.6 mi
Solid
69/100
Sequoia Elementary
Oakland Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
58/100
Roosevelt Elementary
San Leandro Unified · 3.3 mi
Solid
50/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic83.7%
White5.1%
Asian0.7%
Black8.8%
Other1.7%
GenderFemale 42.7%Male 57.3%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 72.9% (9pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
295
1,155 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,173
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$62,696 – $109,878
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Oakland Unity High in Oakland, 64.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Oakland Unity High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 40.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (22.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (71.9% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 57 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income57 tested
ELA 64.9%·Math 22.8%· +40.9pp vs district
Hispanic57 tested
ELA 71.9%·Math 26.3%· +49.9pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$106K
$21K above CA median
Median Home Value
$849K
$190K above CA median
Bachelor's+
44%
9pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
6.2 years avg experience
14 teachers · 7% first-year · 14% second-year
Teacher Credentials
84% fully credentialed
AP Courses Offered
9 AP courses
44 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
18.7%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 53th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
44.0%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 56th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
16.6%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 61th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
3.5%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 50th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 67 | 31% | 34% | 15% | 19% | 66% | +18 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 67 | 6% | 16% | 30% | 48% | 22% | −1 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 68 | 1% | 15% | 76% | 7% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 57 | 64.9% | +41 | +27 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 57 | 71.9% | +50 | +33 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Unity High ← | — | 49 | 18.7% | 44.0% | — | 3.5% |
| Skyline High | 2 mi | 45 | 19.1% | 40.5% | — | 3.5% |
| ARISE High | 2.2 mi | 42 | 11.4% | 38.8% | — | 3.2% |
| Lighthouse Community Charter High | 2.6 mi | 42 | 12.7% | 35.6% | — | 3.2% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #408 → #1039 → #1141 → #465 → #817
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland Unity High a good high school?
Oakland Unity High has a Scope Score of 49 out of 100, placing it in the 62nd percentile of California high schools and ranked #817 statewide. 18.7% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 2.8 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Oakland Unity High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 44.0% of students at Oakland Unity High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 18.7% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 25.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 18.7% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 134 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Oakland Unity High rank in California?
Oakland Unity High ranks #817 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 62nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Oakland Unity High?
16.6% of students at Oakland Unity High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 3.5%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Oakland Unity High compare to other schools in Oakland?
Oakland Unity High scores 49/100 (62nd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 295 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Oakland Unity High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Oakland Unity High in Oakland, 64.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Oakland Unity High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 40.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (22.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (71.9% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 57 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.