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Holy Names High School provides a college prep education in a supportive and inclusive environment. We pair the challenge of a college preparatory curriculum with a supportive environment and faculty relationships that ensure student success, connection, and confidence. In our intimate and open-minded community, students develop strong voices, deep compassion, and the skills and confidence they need to have a powerful impact on the world. We believe young women can choose their own trajectory free of constraints based on gender, gender identity, race, culture, or economic circumstances.

O'Dowd is a Catholic college-preparatory community that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful, and sustainable world. The school is guided by its Charism - spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit - and aims to create a culture of belonging where every student feels valued and seen. With a focus on academic excellence, community service, and social justice, O'Dowd provides a unique and holistic education that prepares students to make a positive impact in the world. The school's campus offers a range of facilities, including the nationally recognized Center for Environmental Studies and state-of-the-art athletic facilities.

At College Prep, we all love to learn. And academics are just the beginning. With your classmates and teachers, you'll debate, discover, and create meaningful ways to apply your learning in the wider world. Our extraordinary teachers also give you the time, tools, and encouragement to pursue your own interests and talents as far as you want to go. At College Prep, we don't one-up each other; we lift each other up.

Oakland International High School is a Full-Service Community School within the Oakland Unified School District. We provide our students and their families with access to educational programs and social and emotional supports, which are much needed in the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide a quality alternative education for recently arrived immigrant students in English language acquisition and in preparation for college. Our diverse students become active participants in our community while learning in small groups through collaboration and interdisciplinary multimedia projects. With over 400 students annually and 35+ languages spoken, we are committed to transforming education for immigrant and refugee multilingual learners.

Oakland Unity High School is a comprehensive college prep, four-year public high school for students in grades 9-12, offering a rigorous curriculum and intensive support responsive to the individual developmental and academic needs of students. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment, emphasizing basic skills and core development, with a wide variety of athletics, after-school programs, extracurricular activities, college visits, and field trips throughout the year. With a high-expectation approach, Oakland Unity High School aims to prepare students for college and beyond, fostering academic success, personal growth, and positive social/cultural development.

ARISE High School is a Silver-Certified Linked Learning Pathway School dedicated to building healthy communities and giving our students and families, many of whom are first-generation college-bound, access to college and career pathways in Public & Community Health. We pride ourselves on having over 25 active industry & community work-based learning partnerships with organizations in Oakland & the Bay Area. Our campus is a hub of activity, with students, staff, and community partners working together to achieve academic and career goals. We offer a range of programs and services to support our students, from academic mentorship to work-based learning opportunities. Our commitment to student success is reflected in our mission to empower critically conscious warrior intellectuals.

Alternatives in Action inspires Bay Area youth to realize their leadership potential and prepares them for college, career, and community life through dynamic educational, skill-building, and real-world experiences. Our schools, programs, and partnerships provide innovative opportunities and support that help children and youth succeed and ultimately become contributing adults. We believe in the power and promise of young people and inspire them to make a real difference. Our daily mission is to grow leaders who will transform our schools, neighborhoods, and world.

Redwood Day is an independent, diverse K-8 school that inspires students to reach for their next challenge, embrace differences, and develop the intellectual and emotional courage to be ready for anything. Our campus offers a range of programs, including a curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as after-school enrichment classes, athletics, and a vibrant community of students, parents, and faculty. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and strive to create a learning environment that is welcoming and supportive to all.