Alternatives in Action
High school in Oakland, CA · Alameda County Office of Education · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 14% of Alternatives in Action students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 5% met the math standard. In reading, that is 36 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 2% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 10th of 12 public high schools in Oakland. Reading results in 2026 were 6 points lower than in 2024, and math results were 5 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 20% | 0% | 14% | −6 pts |
| Math | 0% | 10% | 5% | +5 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Alternatives in Action | 14% | 5% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 8 of 12 freshman applicants from Alternatives in Action (67%).
Homes near Alternatives in Action
The typical home value in ZIP code 94621, where Alternatives in Action is located, is $445K, down 3.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oakland Unity High CharterOakland · Grades 9-12 | 70% | 38% | $659K |
| 1.0 mi | Fremont HighOakland · Grades 9-12 | 21% | 6% | $553K |
| 1.8 mi | LPS Oakland R & D Campus CharterOakland · Grades 9-12 | 36% | 13% | $659K |
| 1.8 mi | Castlemont HighOakland · Grades 9-12 | 9% | 3% | $659K |
| 1.8 mi | ARISE High CharterOakland · Grades 9-12 | 40% | 16% | $553K |
| 1.9 mi | Lighthouse Community Charter High CharterOakland · Grades 9-12 | 42% | 14% | $445K |
School details
- Address
- 6221 East 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94621
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (510) 748-4314
- County
- Alameda County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 86 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2001
- Website
- www.alternativesinaction.org
- State school code
- 01100170130625
Common questions
How did Alternatives in Action do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 14% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 5% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Alternatives in Action?
86 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Alternatives in Action students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 8 of 12 UC freshman applicants from Alternatives in Action were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 0% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Alternatives in Action?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94621, where Alternatives in Action is located, is $445K, down 3.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Alternatives in Action guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.