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Highland Community

8521 A St., Oakland, CA 94621, United States

+1 (510) 879-2125

http://www.ousd.org/highland

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About This School

Highland Community is a public elementary in Oakland, California, serving 457 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 with 20 teachers on staff, and the average teacher salary is $94,277. Students are composed of 51% male and 49% female. The student body is primarily Hispanic at 78%, while 16% identify as Black, 4% as two or more races, and 1% as Asian.

457

Total Students

K-5

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Alameda County

Students per Counselor

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Highland Community Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.3:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Highland Community Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$94,277

City Avg: $94,277

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio22:1

Students per Counselor:1

Highland Community Student Demographics

Student Body

50.77%

Male

49.23%

Female

Total Enrollment: 457 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0%

Hispanic78.12%

Asian1.31%

Black15.97%

Two or More Races3.72%

Native American0.66%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Community

Q: What is Highland Community?

A: Highland Community is a elementary public located in Oakland.

Q: How many students attend Highland Community?

A: Highland Community has approximately 457 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Highland Community is 22:1.

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Detailed Information about Highland Community

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Highland Community - Oakland, CA

Quick Facts about Highland Community
School Name	Highland Community
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	8521 A St., Oakland, CA 94621, Oakland, CA
County	Alameda County
Phone	+1 (510) 879-2125
Total Students	457
Student-Teacher Ratio	22:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Community

What is Highland Community?

Highland Community is a elementary public located in Oakland.

How many students attend Highland Community?

Highland Community has approximately 457 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Community is 22:1.

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