Castlemont HS, Oakland

http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/castlemont/

• Enrollment – 1,800; 56% African/American, 37% Latino; Graduation Rate 81%, 2% passed AP, SAT9 Reading 7%, API 447, LEP 28%
• Two houses that “loop” with students
• Students are randomly assigned at grades 9-10
• “Upper division” small schools for grades11-12
• Plan Four themed “Upper division schools” with student choice
• Existing Academies include Computer Science and Technology, Construction and Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Environmental Resources, Fashion design, International Trade and Transportation, and Visual and Performing Arts
• Overall Castlemont will retain its identity, but gives significant autonomy to its small schools
• Partners with BayCES (http://www.bayces.org) to facilitate their efforts.