Oakland Military Institute, formally the Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy, is a charter school run by the California Military Department's Youth and Community Programs Task Force in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, California.
Serving 518 students in grades 6-12, Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy's student population of 518 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Age Quod Agis: Do What You Are Doing
School Rankings
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7121 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Grizzly Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is ranked #7121 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
518 students attend Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy part of?
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is part of Oakland Military Inst College Prep Acad School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy located?
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Emeryville, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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