Latitude 37.8 High in Oakland, CA

At a glance

Reported students

389

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

49th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

389

Latitude 37.8 High: 389 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 223
Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Student–teacher ratio: 15.4:1

What the reported data says about Latitude 37.8 High

Latitude 37.8 High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oakland. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Latitude 37.8 High District. NCES reports 389 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71%) and Black (12.9%). English learners represent 26.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Latitude 37.8 High

1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 26.9%
Students with disabilities: 17.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 70.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.01
Psychologists (FTE): 3
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White6.4%
Hispanic71%
Black12.9%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Latitude 37.8 High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
ARISE High High · Charter · ARISE High District	09–12	396	0.3 mi
LIFE Academy High · Oakland Unified	06–12	436	0.9 mi
Fremont High High · Oakland Unified	09–12	1,166	1.1 mi
Alameda High High · Alameda Unified	09–12	1,868	1.2 mi
Oakland High High · Oakland Unified	09–12	1,579	1.9 mi
MetWest High High · Oakland Unified	09–12	199	2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Latitude 37.8 High

What grades does Latitude 37.8 High serve?

Latitude 37.8 High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Latitude 37.8 High District.

How many students attend Latitude 37.8 High?

Latitude 37.8 High reported 389 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 223 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Latitude 37.8 High?

The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 389 students and 26.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Latitude 37.8 High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Latitude 37.8 High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Latitude 37.8 High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

70.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Latitude 37.8 High in?

Latitude 37.8 High is part of Latitude 37.8 High District, based in Oakland, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Latitude 37.8 High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ARISE High (0.3 mi), LIFE Academy (0.9 mi), Fremont High (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.