Independent Study, Sojourner Truth
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · City, large
265th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 41%▲ Improving
8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330Official website ↗NCES ID 062805005701Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independent Study, Sojourner Truth 265th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2015 to 41th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 175 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 573 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.4% | 33.5% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.1% | 29.0% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 8.5% | 19.2% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 9.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 6.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $671K in zip 94605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Independent Study, Sojourner Truth in?
Independent Study, Sojourner Truth is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is Independent Study, Sojourner Truth a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independent Study, Sojourner Truth 265th of 447 California schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independent Study, Sojourner Truth?
Black 34%, Hispanic 29%, White 19%, Two or more races 9% (573 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independent Study, Sojourner Truth cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94605 is $671K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.