Oakland Aviation High School

As a California Public Charter School, it did not charge tuition and or have any admission requirements.

Students at the school were enrolled in one of three major areas of concentration: aviation maintenance technology; preparation for a career in business or international trade; or a personalized business internship program.

[1] Despite its unique program and offerings,[2] during its first four years, the school struggled to maintain the needed student enrollment and performance results.

[3] In 2011 the school's aviation science teacher was selected by NASA for the "Explorer Schools" program, to participate in summer research experiences and professional development opportunities "based on their demonstrated innovative use of project materials and an elevated and meaningful level of project participation.

"[4] That year, he participated in research projects with the agency, launching weather balloons and performing microgravity experiments.