Bay Area Technology School

Bay Area Technology School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
8251 Fontaine St,  Oakland, CA
3.7
4.5
339 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carolyn Nichols
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
40%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
2.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
353:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
44.4%
Hispanic
64.8%
Black
24.6%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
White
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Francisco State University 39 Students
University of California - Davis 28 Students
University of California - Berkeley 26 Students
San José State University 25 Students
California State University - East Bay 24 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 21 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 20 Students
University of California - San Diego 20 Students
University of San Francisco 19 Students
University of the Pacific 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 4 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Computer Programming 3 Students
Computer Hardware Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 15 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/2/2024
The best part of my experience at BayTech was the help available to everyone. At any time when I needed help there were many resources available to me like counselors and even a mini horse to get distracted. The worst parts were the dangers of violence there was at this school building especially with being connected to two other schools. The only thing I'd like to see change in is the location, it would be much better if BayTech had its own property without being shared.
5.0 Senior
6/20/2020
I just graduated from this school ,but one thing they should definitely change is they should give you more help for college.
3.0 Senior
10/24/2018
Bay Tech is an amazingly diverse school with small class sizes. Teachers really do try their best in order to help you at your own pace. Academically, they're really behind compared to other schools. Bay Tech also has a huge problem with favouritism as well. Overall I've had an average experience at Bay Area Technology school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/8/2016
Excellent education with dedicated instructers and technological innovation into the classrooms. That gives experiences before going universities.
5.0 parent
1/9/2014
I'm not sure where this parent get's his/her information, but BayTech has two social studies/history teachers on staff. My daughter is currently enrolled in Ancient History and my son is taking American History. As far as sixth graders learning GIMP, I think as one part of a complete computer litera...
5.0 parent
10/28/2013
Bay Area Technology school is the best community school in Oakland. It offers quality education in a caring, family like environment. The class sizes are small so teachers are able to cater for the needs of the individual students. I love this school and therefore have enrolled my younger child now...
5.0 parent
10/28/2013
Bay Area Technology School is the best school in town and highly recommended!!! From 6th grade until now 12th grade, my son and I are very satisfied for what they offer like free after school program which is awesome! Tutoring even it's late or over the weekend. They prepare students to graduate. th...

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Bay Area Technology School is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 8251 Fontaine St in Oakland, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 339 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Bay Area Technology School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1010. The average home value in this area is $767,557. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leadership Public Schools Oakland R&D, Conservatory of Vocal/Instrumental Arts High School, Oakland Unity High School, and more. Learn more about what Oakland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bay Area Technology School.

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