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Spectrum Center

Independent school · Grades 6–12

Oakland, CA

6325 Camden St, Oakland, CA 94605

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011

Spectrum Center is an independent private school in Oakland, California, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 18 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 210 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
18
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
210 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of independent schools in California.
    • Compared with 156 independent schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    77’11–1244’13–1466’15–1661’17–1855’19–2044’21–2218’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    61
    72
    81
    93
    104
    114
    123

    Student body

    Black83%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    White6%

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    Questions about Spectrum Center

    What grades does Spectrum Center serve?

    Spectrum Center serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Spectrum Center?

    About 18 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Spectrum Center?

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