Life Academy

Life Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2101 35th Ave,  Oakland, CA
Peralta Hacienda Neighborhood
Oakland Unified School District
3.6
5.0
446 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Aryn Bowman
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
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
3.46
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
19
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
38.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
6
Equity
9
Student Progress
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
8.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.8%
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
464:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
89.9%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley 74 Students
San Francisco State University 61 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 51 Students
University of California - Davis 49 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 43 Students
San José State University 42 Students
California State University - East Bay 40 Students
University of California - Merced 29 Students
University of San Francisco 28 Students
California State University - Sacramento 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Biology 21 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Sociology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Public Health 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Chemistry 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 47 Reviews
1.0 Junior
4/7/2021
I had a terrible experience. There was a lot of favoritism and not enough support. I felt left out and unwanted. I was treated poorly compared to my classmates.
3.0 Alum
6/16/2020
I used to think to pick Life Academy because it was near by my house yet more experience from the middle school as well that is separate from high school. What I like about Life Academy is the teacher's motivation and support that has support me and many other to understand that hey love their job to shared their wisdom and guide us to future career. I would like to see just simply more variety and option because it always felt limited and unsure with the selection that is overwhelm internship and program.
3.0 Senior
12/28/2018
Life Academy is a school where teachers truly care about you and preparing you for college although there isn't enough funding for extracurricular classes and ap classes but Life Academy introduces students to internships to be able to gain experience in a field of interest.
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5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
10/16/2012
I'm a alumni here I recently graduated from Life Academy/ Life Academy is an excellent school the teacher really care about their student and their after school program really help keep the student out of trouble. This school might be different from other high school in Oakland because this high sch...
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other
10/18/2010
it works with those in need of so much and the spirit of the school embraces that.
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5.0 other
10/11/2010
Because they are trying to make a difference with a challenging diverse community.
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parent
10/10/2010
the teachers are veryd edicated
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