Location

Oakland, California

Grade Levels

  • 9-12

Learning Models

  • Advisories
  • Flexible Scheduling Structures
  • Personalized Learning
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Real World Learning
  • Social Emotional Learning

Governance

Public

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Grades Served: 9-12
Students Served: 282

About

Intentionally designed their offerings, schedule, and curriculum around a thorough set of competencies. Students develop and refine these competencies through community-engaged project-based learning, and graduate with a portfolio of accomplishments and work products to back up their learning.

Latitude High School, located in Oakland, California, is a public charter school that emphasizes real-world learning, creativity, and community engagement. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, Latitude High provides a personalized and project-based learning experience designed to prepare students for college, careers, and active citizenship.

The school’s curriculum integrates rigorous academics with hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that address local and global challenges. Students work closely with teachers and community partners to explore their interests and develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Latitude High’s focus on place-based learning allows students to engage with the diverse cultural and professional resources of Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area.

Latitude High offers small class sizes, personalized support, and strong advisory programs to ensure that every student has a pathway to success. Internships, fieldwork, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations provide students with real-world experiences and connections that help them explore potential careers and post-secondary options.

In addition to academics, the school fosters a vibrant community where students can participate in arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities that align with their passions. Latitude High is dedicated to equity, inclusivity, and empowering students to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

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