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Best 94601 California Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,328 students in 94601, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 94601, CA are Oakland Charter High School, Life Academy and Arise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 94601 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 94601, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 94601 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Life Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94601, CA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Life Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Arise High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 East 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Fremont High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 94601, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 94601, CA include Oakland Charter High School, Life Academy and Arise High School.
How many public high schools are located in 94601?
4 public high schools are located in 94601.
What is the racial composition of students in 94601?
94601 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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