Oakland Technical High School

Excellent programs, stable administration, respectful environment, active sports teams. My son is a junior and is in the Paideia program and Engineering Academy. Mr. Merrill just received the Jefferson Award. Other academies include Green, BioTech, Health, Computer and Performing Arts. Students can also choose their own path. Scheduling problems are resolved quickly, there are no fights on campus, teachers are willing to help, love their jobs. Students go on to top colleges, if they are willing to work.
--Submitted by a parent

Great environment, suportive teachers, academically challenging classes, even for our "gifted" child. We are happy in this school, and looking forward to Engineering, Paidea & soccer team next year.
--Submitted by a parent

PROUD ALUMNI, I learned a lot of things about LIFE at this school I would not have learned at a private school. I played Football and also participated in track & field so I was not involved in many clubs except for asthma peer counseling. I have seen this school evolve quickly but there is still room for improvement.
--Submitted by a student

As a student at Oakland Tech, I would say it is a great school. It is not perfect, but one can have a great experience if they choose to. There are many AP classes including Biology, Spanish, Mandarin, Physics, Chemistry, US History, English and many others. There are also many academies that one can enter starting from their sophomore year including the Health Academy, Engineering Academy, Biotech Academy, and others. We have a wonderful Performing Arts program that is internationally known. The teachers are there to assist you-but you need to want the help first. It's not all on them. The sports department is also great, and there is community involvement! Tech is a really good school.
--Submitted by a student

i signed up for the paideia program at oakland tech, and i haven't heard anything about the reading requirements from the school. my teacher and I had to keep calling and emailing the teachers there to get the information. and in the end, the teacher who started the paideia program actually said i wasn't on her roster for next years paideia. but i signed up! that's just ridiculous... they didn't even say why i wasn't in the program or anything, they just suggested me to sign up for another program... oh my god, now i don't really want to go to oakland tech anymore....!!! ugh!! worse situation i had with a school, EVER!!! >_____>''
--Submitted by a student

as a student at oakland tech i have to say that tech is the best school in oakland. this school has a great tradition and a long line of famous people that has came through and showed respect to us.if you are looking for a school thats going to help your kids get to college i would advise you to let them attend oakland tech.
--Submitted by a student

It really serves the students who come, by challenging them to succeed. It is a stable comprehensive high school with a strong tradition.
--Submitted by a teacher

Great academics; great diversity; great staff and kids!
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! Most of the teachers are great, and the other students are fun to be around. I'm glad to have so many options for classes, as the students are at all different levels in the various subjects. I feel I am getting a great education at Oakland Tech!
--Submitted by a student

I have a daughter who has been going ther for 3 years & a son at Tech for 2. What we found is that it's very important for a student to get into one of the academies. when that happens, the academy directors take a special intrest in my students & work closely with the counselors & other staff for the success of my students. Tech also has special services if my son needs tutoring or my daughter wants help with the 'College Process' In fact, all the staff seems to take the extra steps needed. Heck, my kids counselor calles us at night or on weekends if the need arises
--Submitted by a parent