School Overview
Sojourner Truth Independent Study is a specialized educational program within the Oakland Unified School District designed for students who thrive in an alternative learning environment outside of the traditional classroom setting. The school provides a flexible, personalized approach to education, allowing students to complete their coursework through independent study contracts while receiving guidance and support from credentialed teachers. It is specifically structured to serve students who may require a non-traditional schedule due to personal, professional, or academic reasons, offering a pathway to graduation that emphasizes self-discipline and individualized pacing.

Located on Fontaine Street in Oakland, the program operates with a focus on meeting district academic standards while fostering student autonomy. By moving away from the conventional daily classroom structure, Sojourner Truth creates a collaborative partnership between students, families, and staff. This model is particularly well-suited for students who seek a more focused, independent academic experience, providing them with the necessary resources and oversight to succeed in completing their high school requirements at their own pace.
481
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Demographic Student Count
White119
Hispanic140
Black135
Asian30
Two or More51
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    140 (29.2%)
  • Black
    135 (28.2%)
  • White
    119 (24.8%)
  • Two or More
    51 (10.6%)
  • Asian
    30 (6.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Oakland Unified
Phone: (510)879-5330
Website: http://www.ousd.org/sojournertruth
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 441
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 57
Grade 9 63
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 68
Grade 12 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten8
Grade 110
Grade 212
Grade 324
Grade 418
Grade 521
Grade 631
Grade 735
Grade 857
Grade 963
Grade 1060
Grade 1168
Grade 1274
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26254.5%
Male21745.1%
Not Specified20.4%
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