LIFE Academy
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-12 · City, large
286th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
2101 35th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335Official website ↗NCES ID 062805008676Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 441 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2001, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.7% | 91.2% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.9% | 3.6% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 2.9% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2001. 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 $560K in zip 94601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than LIFE Academy
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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.