Unity High School is an independent charter high school in Oakland, California. The school opened in the fall of 2003 and currently enrolls about 350 ninth to twelfth grade students. The principal is William Nee and the assistant principal is Keisha Pierre-Stephen.
Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Oakland Unity High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Unity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland Unity High School's student population of 295 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakland Unity High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Unity High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4459 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Unity High School's ranking?
Oakland Unity High School is ranked #4459 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakland Unity High School often compared to?
Oakland Unity High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Technical High School, Animo Inglewood Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Unity High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland Unity High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland Unity High School?
295 students attend Oakland Unity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Oakland Unity High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Unity High School?
Oakland Unity High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland Unity High School offer ?
Oakland Unity High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Unity High School part of?
Oakland Unity High School is part of Oakland Unity High School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland Unity High School located?
Oakland Unity High School is located in the Frick neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Frick.
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