Bishop O Dowd High School
9500 Stearns Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94605-0946 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (510)577-9100
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Bishop O'Dowd High School offers an exceptional setting for learning and growth within a supportive academic and spiritual community. Bishop O’Dowd is a Catholic co-educational, college preparatory high school, administered by the Diocese of Oakland which affirms the teachings, moral values, and ethical standards of the Catholic Church. This unique and diverse community strives to develop young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion through an integrated academic, spiritual, and extra-curricular program. Bishop O’Dowd seeks to develop persons of influence who are loving, open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, and skilled leaders committed to justice and peace. Guided by the mission of Bishop O’Dowd High School to prepare students for lives of spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth. ...read more  

School Overview:
Bishop O Dowd High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 1092 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 23% 39%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 288 students
Grade 10 - 289 students
Grade 11 - 257 students
Grade 12 - 258 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 62 teachers
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Bishop O'Dowd High School offers an exceptional setting for learning and growth within a supportive academic and spiritual community. Bishop O’Dowd is a Catholic co-educational, college preparatory high school, administered by the Diocese of Oakland which affirms the teachings, moral values, and ethical standards of the Catholic Church. This unique and diverse community strives to develop young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion through an integrated academic, spiritual, and extra-curricular program. Bishop O’Dowd seeks to develop persons of influence who are loving, open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, and skilled leaders committed to justice and peace. Guided by the mission of Bishop O’Dowd High School to prepare students for lives of spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth.
  • Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 94605 )
School Zip ( 94605 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 42,852 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 32%
Population Average Age 34 years old 33.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $47,288 $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 54 years old 42 years old
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