Far West serves 157 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
75%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)21-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Far West?
The graduation rate of Far West is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Far West?
157 students attend Far West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Far West students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Far West?
Far West has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Far West offer ?
Far West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Far West part of?
Far West is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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