AIMS K-12 Charter Schools has an Elementary, Middle and High School in Oakland. We offer Math, ELS, Science, History, World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, and PE classes. Each student receives a Chromebook, school materials and free meals to ensure equity in achievement. High School scholars get 1:1 academic counseling and 100% of our high schoolers take AP classes, beginning in their Freshman year. AIMS pays for 100% of student SAT and ACT exams, AP test prep books, and AP exams. In addition, AIMS pays for college application fees for all of our seniors.
Bentley School is a K-12, coeducational, independent day school with a 94 year history of academic excellence. The school has two campuses, connected by the Caldecott Tunnel, in Oakland and Lafayette.
Oakland School for the Arts is a public charter school in the Oakland Unified School District that opened its doors in 2002 with a mission to offer immersive arts experiences in a college preparatory setting. The school curriculum revolves around the concept of integration, both between academic subjects and with the arts. OSA currently serves 780 students in grades 6-12 with a student:faculty ratio of 10:1.
The Oakland Military Institute, also known as OMI, is a coeducational, public charter school that provides a variety of structured academic programs for cadets to develop as scholars, leaders, critical thinkers and citizens. Its academic curriculum includes classes in various subjects, such as language arts, reading, math, history, science, economics, social studies, English, computer education, physics, chemistry, biology and military science. The Oakland Military Institute also administers visual and performing arts programs that feature drawing, painting, sculpting and design. It organizes several conferences, as well as staff and senior leadership meetings. Additionally, the Oakland Military Institute provides opportunities for students to participate in a range of sports activities.
It is the mission of Oakland Unity High School ( Unity ) to prepare its students for admission to and success in college. Unity offers a rigorous curriculum that meets the University of California A-G requirements, with an emphasis on basic skills and core subject matter in English language arts, mathematics, social studies and science, and a comprehensive support program that promotes healthy youth development, including preparing the students to apply their knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community and environment. School Oakland Unity High School is a high expectation school with a safe environment, rigorous curriculum, and intensive supports that are responsive to the individual needs of students and allow them to achieve academic success and positive social and cultural development. Unity was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland and currently serves 230 students in grades 9-12: 89% Latinos, 9% African Americans, and 2% others. Over 80% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced price lunch on the basis of family income level and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, as well as lack of familiarity with American public schools and college entrance requirements are some of the barriers our students face. All students are offered a curriculum that allows every graduate to meet the University of California A-G requirements. Furthermore, Unity students are assigned advisors from the teaching staff who serve as student and family advocates and mentor students towards graduation and college admission. Learning experiences both within and outside of the classroom allow students to achieve their leadership and academic potential and become creative critical thinkers, compassionate human beings, and effective participants in a multicultural democratic society.
Founded in 1868, Holy Names High School provides learning experiences for students in grades 9 through 12. It offers educational courses in English, social studies, physical education and math. The school also provides courses in visual and performing arts, technology education and religious studies. It organizes a range of athletic activities that includes tennis, soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, swimming, and track and field. Holy Names High School operates a library that stocks books and periodicals. It is a member of the National Catholic Education Association and the National Coalition of Girls' Schools. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Holy Names High School is located in Oakland, Calif.
