LIFE Academy
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified · Grades 6-12
286th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
LIFE Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks LIFE Academy 286th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2015 to 36th in 2025 — improving.
LIFE Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
LIFE Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 441 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.7% | 91.2% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.8% | 3.6% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near LIFE Academy
Typical home value $560K in zip 94601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near LIFE Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Jefferson CDCOakland Unified · 0.4 mi away
- –Centro Infantil CDCOakland Unified · 0.7 mi away
- –Allendale State PreKOakland Unified · 0.7 mi away
- –Manzanita CDCOakland Unified · 0.7 mi away
- –International CDCOakland Unified · 0.8 mi away
- –Fruitvale CDCOakland Unified · 0.8 mi away
- –Garfield State PreKOakland Unified · 1 mi away
- –Bridges State PreKOakland Unified · 1.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is LIFE Academy in?
LIFE Academy is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is LIFE Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks LIFE Academy 286th of 447 California schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of LIFE Academy?
Hispanic 91%, Black 4%, Asian 3%, Two or more races 2% (441 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near LIFE Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94601 is $560K 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.