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4worldlovers: We are a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates our diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.

Above all, we are guided by our Charism - spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit - to find God in all things. We embrace our diverse community. We honor strength of character. We rise to academic excellence. We cherish the earth and all living things. We stand for social justice. We seek and hold onto joy.

At O’Dowd, we work to build a community that honors and celebrates the dignity of every human being - striving towards equitable outcomes and experiences for all students. We aim to create a school where students see themselves reflected on our campus, in our curriculum, and in our faculty and staff. Together, our students, staff, and families learn and grow, creating a culture where everyone feels the joy of belonging.

4worldlovers: With more than 150 years of educational experience focused on diversity and equity, Oakland High combines the benefits of a large high school with smaller learning communities. All scholars can access robust extracurricular activities like clubs, sports, leadership, and various elective courses, while also benefiting from more personal attention and support.

By developing the most equitably structured high school in Oakland, we have created systems so that every student is seen, heard, and cared for. In 9th grade, scholars belong to a 9th grade “family” and in 10th-12th grade, scholars participate in one of our 6 Linked Learning Certified career pathways. All Oakland High scholars are prepared for success in college and career after high school through the personalized support, rigorous curriculum, and work-based learning opportunities that our industry-aligned pathways and global class offerings afford.

RISE Academy - Recent Immigrant Support and Engagement welcomes newly-arrived immigrant students and provides them with a shletered space that supports their transition into the American high school education system.

AVID - Oakland High is proud to be an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) certified school for over the past decade, offering the elective college-readiness class in grades 10-12.