Young Adult Program

126 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **Young Adult Program (YAP)**, located in downtown Oakland, California, operates as a specialized educational resource designed to support individuals transitioning toward adulthood. Situated in the city’s central business district, the program focuses on providing academic instruction, vocational training, and life-skills development tailored to the unique needs of young adults who may require additional guidance to reach their personal and professional goals. By offering a supportive learning environment, the program aims to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the demands of independent living or the workforce.

The program is structured to help students navigate challenges often associated with early adulthood by emphasizing community integration and practical, real-world skill acquisition. Whether participants are seeking to complete their high school education, gain pre-employment training, or stabilize their personal circumstances, the Young Adult Program serves as a vital hub for mentorship and development. Its location in Oakland allows students to leverage the resources of the surrounding urban area while benefiting from a focused, cohort-based approach to growth and self-sufficiency.

126

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young Adult Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	45
Black	48
Asian	17
Two or More	6

Black
48 (38.1%)
Hispanic
45 (35.7%)
Asian
17 (13.5%)
White
10 (7.9%)
Two or More
6 (4.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-5003
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 126