Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Latitude 37.8 High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Latitude 37.8 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Latitude 37.8 High School's student population of 350 students has grown by 573% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 625% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Latitude 37.8 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Latitude 37.8 High School 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
#6978 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latitude 37.8 High School's ranking?
Latitude 37.8 High School is ranked #6978 out of 9,602 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Latitude 37.8 High School?
The graduation rate of Latitude 37.8 High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Latitude 37.8 High School?
350 students attend Latitude 37.8 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Latitude 37.8 High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Latitude 37.8 High School?
Latitude 37.8 High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Latitude 37.8 High School offer ?
Latitude 37.8 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Latitude 37.8 High School part of?
Latitude 37.8 High School is part of Latitude 37.8 High School District.
In what neighborhood is Latitude 37.8 High School located?
Latitude 37.8 High School is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Hawthorne.
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