Mandela High School serves 332 students in grades 9-12.
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 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
40%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)50-54%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mandela High School?
The graduation rate of Mandela High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mandela High School?
332 students attend Mandela High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mandela High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mandela High School?
Mandela High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mandela High School offer ?
Mandela High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mandela High School part of?
Mandela High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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