East Bay Innovation Academy

About East Bay Innovation Academy

East Bay Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Oakland, California that focuses on project-based learning and real-world problem solving. The school was founded in 2013 with the mission to provide an innovative, hands-on education for students in grades 6-12. The school is committed to preparing students for college and careers in the 21st century by providing them with the skills and knowledge to be successful.
At East Bay Innovation Academy, students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, develop problem-solving skills, and become active citizens in their community. The school provides a rigorous academic program that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. Students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of hands-on projects, field trips, and internships.
The school also focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness. Students are taught the necessary skills to succeed in college and the workplace, such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Additionally, the school offers career exploration and planning, as well as college and career counseling.
East Bay Innovation Academy is an innovative and inspiring learning environment that prepares students for success in college and in their future careers. The school’s commitment to hands-on learning and real-world problem solving makes it a great choice for students who want to get ahead.

Address:	3400 Malcolm Ave. Oakland, CA 94605
Phone:	(510) 577-9557
Site:	eastbayia.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	630 students

Overview East Bay Innovation Academy

East Bay Innovation Academy serves 630 students in grades 6-12.
East Bay Innovation Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on East Bay Innovation Academy

East Bay Innovation Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of East Bay Innovation Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.