A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Readiness
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Sports
    A-
Address
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
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Telephone
(510) 652-0111
Website
college-prep.org/page
Organization Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$40,310
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
From The College Preparatory School

A community of students who engage deeply with big ideas and the craft of scholarship, The College Preparatory School draws students from regions spanning the San Francisco Bay Area. Nestled in a verdant valley of Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, we challenge our students to grow into adults who are intellectually adventurous, ethically sure-footed, and generous of heart and spirit. Our educational results go far beyond impressive college outcomes; College Prep graduates shine in their intellectual resilience, deep sense of interconnectedness, and optimistic appreciation of possibility.

The College Preparatory School Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 4,000 private high schools based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1460
101 responses
Average ACT
34
23 responses
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Culture & Safety

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What are your favorite school events or traditions?
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  • Intraterm
    24%
  • Class Retreats
    20%
  • Spirit Week
    20%
  • Snow Trip
    16%
  • Senior Ditch Day
    8%
  • Senior Poetry Reading
    8%
  • Musical/Music Tour
    4%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
363
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.6 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.6 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.6 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
16:1
Poll
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.8 responses
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75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
Poll
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses

The College Preparatory School Reviews

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I love my school! One of the best things about the school is the community. The school tries to make freshmen feel as welcome as possible when they first start at school. Freshmen are assigned to a CAP group (Connections and Advisory Program) which consists of a faculty advisor, 8-9 other freshmen, and three senior mentors. During the summer, senior mentors write letters, call, and hang out with their freshmen, which helps the freshmen meet their fellow CAP group freshmen and seniors. Also, freshmen have orientation and Freshmen Retreat together before school starts with everyone else, so they really get to know the school and each other before the year begins. Even after freshmen year, everyone is so kind and inviting. I joined sports and dance and met a lot of upperclassmen and, as I got older, younger students, that have continued to be my friends even after they've graduated. I love the students' welcoming nature (I can pretty much have a conversation with anyone) and the overall nice feeling.
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Very focused on being the next big thing in education, often forgoing classical teaching methods. That method has its obvious pros and cons.
Overrated. There seems to be acceptance but there's sometimes still an awkward, offensive dynamic from teachers and students to people of certain racial backgrounds. It is a stressful environment with a fast-paced curriculum. Elective programs are good.