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Oakland Technical High School

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• Rating 3.57 out of 5   498 reviews

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• Diversity grade  A+
• Teachers grade  B+
• College Prep grade  A
• Clubs & Activities grade  C+
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• Sports grade  B+
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Oakland Tech Offers Tours for Future Students

Prospective students and their families may learn about oakland technical high school at an open house on thursday, nov. 8, and classroom tours this month and next. "shadow tours" for future students begin in january., dixie jordan , patch staff.

From the Oakland Technical High School PTSA: Every fall, families tour high schools throughout the Bay Area seeking the right fit for their student.

Oakland Tech , with over 1,900 students, offers prospective students the nationally renowned Paideia program, award-winning “schools within a school” academies centered on different career fields, special academic programs, rigorous AP courses, the comprehensive Performing Arts program,  strong athletics, involved parents and more.

There are many ways for families considering Oakland Tech to learn more about the school.

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The annual Information Night is Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the newly renovated Oakland Tech auditorium, 4351 Broadway, Oakland. The evening will include presentations by the staff, an opportunity to visit the school and classrooms, and meeting teachers.

School tours provide an opportunity for families and students to visit classrooms during a typical school day. The tours start at 9 a.m. and will be held on Nov. 27, Nov. 29, Dec. 4, Dec. 6, Dec. 11 and Dec. 13.

Shadow visits for interested students begin in January. These visits are opportunities for 8th graders and high school transfer students to spend an in-depth day or part of a day with a Tech student host, following the Tech student host’s schedule.

Before requesting a shadow visit, a family must have already visited Tech at least once: at the Information Night, on a tour or through having another family member already enrolled.

Sign-up for a tour now or a Shadow Day after the Nov. 8  Information Night at http://oaklandtech.com/staff/admissions/prospective-families .

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Oakland Technical High School  

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# 1,694 in National Rankings

Overall Score 90.41 /100

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Overview of Oakland Technical High School

Oakland Technical High School is ranked 239th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Oakland Technical High School is 56%. The total minority enrollment is 77%, and 57% of students are economically disadvantaged. Oakland Technical High School is 1 of 19 high schools in the Oakland Unified School District .

Oakland Technical High School 2024 Rankings

Oakland Technical High School is  ranked # 1,694 in the National Rankings . Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools .

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• # 1,694 in  National Rankings
• # 239 in  California High Schools
• # 41 in  San Francisco, CA Metro Area High Schools
• # 2 in  Oakland Unified School District High Schools

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Test Scores at Oakland Technical High School

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Oakland Technical High School

4351 Brd.way

Oakland, California 94611

# 239 in California High Schools

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Graduation Course Requirements: 230 Credits

• English - 40 credits
• Mathematics - 30 credits
• Social Studies - 30 credits
• Visual & Performing Arts - 10 credits
• Science - 30 credits
• World Language - 20 credits
• Physical Education - 20 credits
• Electives - 50 credits

How Many Credits Do You Need?

To be on track for graduation, students should have completed the following credits at the start of each grade level:

• 10th Grade: 50 Credits
• 11th Grade: 110 Credits
• 12th Grade: 170 Credits

9th grade students must take 10 credits of exploring computer sciences and physical education.

“F” = No Credit

Students who receive an F in a course DO NOT EARN CREDIT for that course and must talk with their counselor about credit recovery options. Priority for the district’s summer school is given to 11th and 12th grade students. It’s important for parents to read the student’s report card carefully to ensure the student is on track for credits as well as GPA.

Required to Participate in Graduation Ceremony

All students must successfully complete ​ALL ​graduation requirements to participate in ​the graduation ceremony​:

• 230 credits in required subjects (one semester course = 5 credits; one year course = 10 credits)
• Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 3 ​
• Senior Project​:  Tech seniors choose a major research or creative project in an area of their interest to complete during the school year, under the guidance of their English and Government teachers

“A-G” Requirements for UC and CSU

Physical education requirements.

Tech’s Physical Education Dept. focuses on helping Bulldog students become physically literate individuals with the knowledge, confidence and skills to enjoy a lifetime of healthful activities. View the complete Oakland Tech Physical Education Requirements .

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