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Student Body
Oasis anticipates a student population of approximately 170 in 2007-08
with students coming from neighborhoods throughout Oakland.
Brief History
Oasis High School was created in 2004 as a response to the drop-out
epidemic among Oakland high school students.  Over 3,000 students
have dropped out of high school in Oakland over the last three years,
many of whom, when surveyed, reveal a sincere desire to return to a
school that is supportive, “isn’t boring,” “connects to the real world,” and
“wants me to succeed.”  Oasis High School offers young people the
opportunity to earn their diplomas and prepare for life after high school.   
Oasis High School is
public charter school  
accredited by the
Accrediting Commission
for Schools and  
authorized by Oakland
Unified School District,
and operating as a
non-profit organization.
About Us
Oasis High School provides a comprehensive, rigorous and
meaningful high school education for 14-18 year olds who want to earn
their diplomas and prepare for life after high school.  Oasis engages
students by offering the support and opportunities that are critical to
their academic and personal accomplishment::
A small, safe learning environment in which relationships
among young people and adult teachers and mentors can
flourish:
A culture of high expectations that helps students take on
meaningful roles and responsibilities;.
A focus on the connection between self and community that
makes learning personal, relevant and stimulating:
Highly qualified and dedicated teachers who know their
students and are committed to their students' success.
Oasis High School Vision
Oasis High School is a learning community which is built upon students’
interests and culminates in a rich understanding of their relationship to
society.

Oasis students and parents commit to this alternative charter high school
and choose to be active participants in the community. It is an environment
in which students pull for each other to succeed.

The curriculum at Oasis is relevant to the diverse cultures of the students,
and learning environments enable students and teachers to know and
support each other. The school partners with the community to enrich
curriculum and student learning. The school provides resources to support
students in all aspects of their personal lives.

Oasis students spend time learning from and working in the community as
well as the classroom. These experiences transfer into a rigorous
academic curriculum which prepares students for success in college.
Teachers and Staff
At Oasis, we thrive because of our dedicated teachers and staff.  Our highly
qualified and caring staff are well connected with students and help develop
and foster their talents and interests.  Instructional staff have a teaching
load that combines courses in their subject area with courses related to
their other talents, skills and experiences.
Oasis High School
285 17th Street
Oakland, CA  94612
(510) 251-8103
Fax: (510) 251-8115

Oasis Snapshot:

In reflecting upon his
achievement, graduating
senior Antonio Torres said,

“I was always capable of doing
well in school, but I didn’t put
any work into it because I never
felt like I was part of the
community.”  

He is not alone.  
Over the past three years,
nearly 3,000 young people
have dropped out of Oakland
high schools.
"To me, Oasis High School is a
great school to come to and
study, if you really want to get
yourself together.  

Teachers really take the time to
teach you and to help you."   
-- Oasis Student