District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
828
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$17,516
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,840
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Oakland School for the Arts District
Oakland School for the Arts District operates 1 current public-school records serving grades 06–12 in Oakland, California. NCES reports 828 students and 40.23 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 732 of 2014 California districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $17,516 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,840 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 920 of 1893 districts in California. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 8.5%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 40.23
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $13,645,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Oakland School for the Arts District location
Oakland, California · 37.8081, -122.2706. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.7%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black25.4%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial18.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland School for the Arts Charter | High | 06–12 | 828 | 20.6:1 |