The proximity of the University of California, Berkeley, California State University, East Bay, the myriad of private colleges and universities, and the Bay Area’s business community has
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ACT Scores: Composite Averages
SAT Score: Oakland Tech Mean
Redesigned
National Merit Scholarship – Class of 2016
Commended -16 Semi-Finalists - 5
Grading/GPA
4.0 scale; 5.0 scale for honors and AP classes Class rankings
are calculated using weighted GPAs
Class of 2017: 476 students
1st Decile 4.42-4.03
2nd Decile 4.02-3.86
3rd Decile 3.84-3.64
4th Decile 3.63-3.37
5th Decile 3.36-3.11
6th Decile 3.10-2.88
7th Decile 2.87-2.58
8th Decile 2.56-2.31
9th Decile 2.29-1.97
10th Decile 1.95-0.22
Oakland Technical High School
2016-2017 School Profile
The strength of Oakland Technical High School (Oakland Tech) continues to be its academic reputation and emphasis on maintaining
small learning communities, while enjoying the spirit and school climate of a large, comprehensive high school The environment on
campus is urban in culture with diverse metropolitan attitudes The proximity of the University of California, Berkeley, California State
University, East Bay, the myriad of private colleges and universities, and the Bay Area’s business community has created a socially rich
community with high academic expectations and a strong belief in quality public education The student body reflects the Bay Area’s
vast range of racial, ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds The ethnic/racial makeup of the student population is 32%
African-American, 24% Caucasian, 22% Asian, 16% Latino/Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, and 4% other Total student enrollment for
2016-2017 is 2037
Oakland Tech is a Title I federal funding eligible school with a school-wide Title I program in which approximately 53% of the students
qualify for free or reduced priced lunches To minimize the learning achievement gap, each year Oakland Tech has made modifications
to its curriculum and added interventions for struggling students In 2016, Oakland Tech received an accreditation until June 30, 2018
from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) review committee
4351 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611 Phone: 510 450-5400 Fax: 510 450-5428 www.oaklandtech.com ATP / CEEB School Code 052240 CDS Code: 01-61259-0136051
Home of the Bulldogs Established 1914
Staci Ross-Morrison, Co-Principal
Josue Diaz Jr., Co-Principal
ACADEMICS 2016-2017
Most students enroll in six classes a semester, but students may
enroll in up to seven by taking a very limited number of classes
before or after school Students earn five credits for passing each
semester course with a D or higher To graduate, students must
complete 230 credits, earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA, and complete
a senior project
Graduation Course Requirements (230 Credits)
• English-40 credits • World Language-20 credits
• Mathematics-30 credits • Physical Education-20 credits
• Social Studies-30 credits • Electives-50 credits
• Visual & Performing Arts-10 credits
• Science-30 credits (10 credits biological science, 10 credits
physical science, 10 credits additional science)
Honors Courses
• English 3,4 • Advanced Biology
• U.S History • Physiology (Health Acad)
• Comparative Govt (Paideia) • Chemistry
• Government/Economics • Physics (Engineering Acad)
Advanced Placement Courses
• English Lit & Composition • Biology
• Government & Politics: US • Physics C: Mechanics
• Statistics • Chinese Lang & Culture
• Calculus AB • Spanish Language
• Calculus BC • French Language
• Environmental Science • Computer Science A
• English Lang & Composition • Computer Science Principles
In 2016, 376 students took 719 AP tests; 75% scored 3 or higher
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ATHLETICS
Oakland Tech is a member of the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) and offers the following sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track/field, volleyball, and wrestling Students can participate on club ice hockey, lacrosse, and rowing teams Students have received Student Athlete Award for boys and girls the last five years
AWARD WINNING/NOTABLE STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Engineering Projects: Exhibited and awarded top honors by
UC Berkeley College of Engineering over the last three decades 21 students received Judges Favorite, Best of Class,
or Best of Show at the 2016 Alameda County Fair
Robotics: 1st and 2nd place in the Pioneers In Engineering High Schools Robotics Competition at UC Berkeley, 2011-2015
Iridescent Technovation Challenge: 1st place in regional
competition, sent on to national competition, 2011
Computer Academy Projects: Judges Award – Top rookie
team at First Robotics Competition Silicon Valley Regional,
2015 One of the first programs to pilot the AP Computer Science Principles class, which is now a course offering
Jazz Band: Unanimous Superior at the Reno Jazz Festival Scholarships: Class of 2016 graduates reported receiving
$1.8M in scholarships from private corporations and scholarship funds, and merit scholarships from colleges and universities
CONTACT INFO FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Susheela Moonsamy 510-450-5400 x110 (Last Names A-G) Susheela.Moonsamy@ousd.org Amy Martinez 510-450-5400 x112
(Last Names: H-N) Amy.Martinez@ousd.org Jacqueline Johnson 510-450-5400 x114 (Last Names O-Z) Jacqueline.Johnson@ousd.org
College-access outreach programs from local universities work within Tech’s college & career center with an emphasis on providing support to low-income and first generation college students
ACADEMIES & PROGRAMS
One of the strengths of Oakland Tech is its academy system Students in
grades 10-12 are given the opportunity to specialize in a particular field
of interest in preparation for college and career Students are required to
complete applications and interviews typically in the spring of 9th grade,
after which academy directors make recommendations to counselors
regarding admission
Bio Tech Academy: Provides training for technical positions in
bioscience through innovative curriculum with hands-on science
instruction Preference is given to future first-generation college
students
Computer Science and Technology Academy: Students learn computer
organization and architecture, programming, database design,
networking, and how to build a computer The academy helps develop
the computational thinking of students
Engineering Academy: A highly competitive academy which teaches
students physics mechanics through a combination of academic and
vocational project-based courses, preparing students for careers in civil
and mechanical engineering Many graduates are admitted to and attend
top engineering universities
Fashion Art & Design Academy (FADA): Features classes in fashion
design, visual arts, graphic design, fashion marketing and history, and
computer animation that include project-based curriculum and
mentorships in partnership with the neighboring California College of the
Arts
Health Academy: The strong science curriculum and active community
partnerships support the advanced academic, technical, and practical
training required for a career or further education in health-related fields
Top students receive coveted internships
Paideia Program: An interdisciplinary social science and English
curriculum in grades 10-12 which includes history, politics, economics
and literature These accelerated courses, including honors/AP classes
(in grades 11 & 12) are rigorous and demanding, and are open to
students upon teacher recommendation and student application, which is
competitive Students score well above national average on AP exams
Performing Arts Program: With focus on process, rehearsal, and
performance, the program offers training in a broad spectrum of historical
and contemporary performance work Students study their specific
creative discipline (drama, dance, music) in depth, while given the
opportunity for performance The program also offers opportunities for
pre-professional training in technical theatre arts
COLLEGE ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS OF 2016
Approximately 50% reported plans to attend 4 year colleges and approximately 21% reported plans to attend community colleges
Academy of Art University
Amherst College
American University
Bellevue College
Benedict College
Berkeley City College
Bethune-Cookman University
Brandeis University
Bucknell University
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Pomona
California Lutheran University
Canada Community College
Chabot College
Chabot College
Chico State University
College of Alameda
Clark-Atlanta University
Columbia College of Chicago
Columbia University
Connecticut College
Contra Costa College
CSU Dominguez Hills CSU East Bay CSU Humboldt CSU Los Angeles CSU Long Beach CSU Monterey Bay CSU Stanislaus Diablo Valley College Dominican University Grand Canyon University Holy Names University Howard University John Hopkins University Kapi”olani Community College Laney College
Los Medanos College Louisiana State Loyola Marymount University Macalaster College Merritt College Mills College New York University
Oberlin College Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School Paul Quinn College
Prairie View A &M University Princeton University Sacramento City College Saint Mary’s College San Diego State University San Jose State University Santa Barbara City College Seattle University San Francisco State University Sierra College
San Francisco Academy of Art University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Barbara College Sonoma State University Spelman College Stanford University Trinity College Tufts University
Tuskegee University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Arizona
University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Oregon
University of Washington University of Redlands University of Colorado, Boulder University of Hawaii Manoa University of Puget Sound University of the Pacific University of Utah Vassar College